Do you need support because of a disability or illness?
- Ask your doctor for a medical statement
In order to apply for disability allowance for yourself or your underage child, you will need a medical statement C or other medical documentation from your doctor.
- Apply for an allowance
Apply for disability allowance or care allowance for pensioners on the same form, Disability allowance for persons aged 16 years or over (EV 256e, PDF). Kela will determine which allowance you are entitled to.
If you are applying for an allowance for a child under the age of 16, apply for disability allowance on the form Disability allowance for persons under 16 years (EV 258e, PDF).
Sign the application and mail it along with the supporting documents to Kela, PL 10, 00056 KELA.
What else is going on in your life?
Do you need support to maintain your ability to work?
Kela provides access to various types of rehabilitation. Talk to your doctor about whether rehabilitation could be helpful in your situation.
Do you have to take time off work?
You can get sickness allowance if you cannot work because of an illness or disability. You can apply for partial sickness allowance if you have to reduce your working hours because your ability to function in everyday life has decreased.
Do you need help with your housing costs?
Housing allowance can compensate for a reduced income and help with your housing costs. Read about the types of costs for which you can get housing allowance.
Do you need interpreter assistance because of a disability?
If you have a hearing impairment, combined vision and hearing impairment or speech impairment, Kela can provide interpreter services to assist you in your daily life. Learn more about the interpreter service.
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