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Kela provides compensation for expenses and loss of income arising from illness.

Students can receive financial assistance from Kela for post-comprehensive school education and for housing expenses.

Kela supports families with children, starting from the child’s birth and as the child grows. Parents are entitled to family leave and Kela benefits.

Conscripts and their family members may be entitled to a conscript’s allowance.

When a spouse or a child’s legal guardian dies, Kela can support the survivor financially with surviving spouse’s pension or orphan’s pension.

Pensions from Kela provide economic security during old age and inability to work if your earnings-related pension is small or you do not have one.

Kela ensures basic security for those who are unemployed by paying general social security benefit.

Kela supports disabled and chronically ill persons with their functional ability, everyday life coping, and participation in studies and work.

Kela provides assistance with housing for low-income households by paying housing allowances.

Guidance and advice on Kela's benefits when moving to or from Finland