Disability benefits and services
View connections →Kela supports disabled and chronically ill persons with their functional ability, everyday life coping, and participation in studies and work.
Published by: Kela · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Kela supports persons with disabilities or chronic illnesses in maintaining their functional ability and coping with everyday life, as well as their participation in studies and work. Kela’s disability benefits and services are: * disability allowance for persons under 16 years * disability allowance for persons aged 16 years or over * care allowance for pensioners * interpreter service for the disabled Kela offers support in various other situations as well. For more information, please see www.kela.fi.
How to use it
The benefits provided by Kela are usually available on application only. You can also authorise another person to handle your matters for you. However, reimbursements of medical, pharmaceutical and travel expenses are available as direct on-the-spot reimbursements, with no application required. You can apply for most benefits online using Kela’s OmaKela e-service. In OmaKela, you can also submit documents supporting your application and report changes, as well as check the status of your application and the payment dates for your benefits. If you need help, call Kela’s customer service number or visit a Kela service point.
Where and how to get help
Kela's customer service Tornio · Visit in person
Kela's customer service
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Laivurinkatu 12 95400
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Asiointipiste Mikkeli · Visit in person
Asiointipiste Mikkeli on kaupungin ylläpitämä julkisen hallinnon yhteinen asiakaspalvelupiste.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: English, Finnish
Visit address: Raatihuoneenkatu 6 50100
Phone: 0151942100 · Charged