No appointment confirmation, change or cancellation messages will go out to customers between 05:00 and 20:00 on 25 September 2021 More information
Interruption in online customer service 25 September 05:00-20:00 More information
Press releases about the coronavirus situation
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Persons experiencing prolonged disability because of COVID-19 can apply to Kela for a sickness allowance -
New system for booking appointments to be launched, requires verification of identity -
Non-EU seasonal workers may be eligible for the infectious disease allowance -
Persons without a municipality of residence in Finland may be entitled to free COVID-19 testing, vaccination and treatment -
Handle Kela-related matters on the internet or by phone also during the summer -
Kela to provide compensation for travel costs associated with COVID-19 vaccinations -
Self-employed persons who have become unemployed due to the coronavirus epidemic can apply for benefits until 30 June 2021 -
Infectious disease allowance is available also to workers who are not covered under the Finnish National Health Insurance scheme -
Several temporary changes to the unemployment laws extended to 31 March 2021 -
Kela’s opening hours over Christmas and New Year -
Apply in time for December’s social assistance payment -
7,600 higher education students have received a request for information about academic progress -
Student in higher education, check that you meet the minimum credit requirements for financial aid -
Kela's customer service points take precautions to prepare for new increase in the risk of infection -
Access to free treatment for COVID-19: Changes to eligibility -
Two temporary benefits available from Kela amid the coronavirus outbreak -
Temporary financial assistance during the coronavirus outbreak for persons on unpaid leave -
The Finnish Government proposes a new benefit in response to the coronavirus outbreak -
Unemployment benefits and social assistance for the self-employed during the coronavirus outbreak -
If you are unemployed or temporarily laid off, always register with TE Services first