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Applying for social assistance

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  • Helsinki
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You have to apply for basic social assistance (income support) from Kela. You can apply for supplementary and preventive social assistance with the same application which Kela will forward to the City of Helsinki.

If you already have a decision from Kela of the basic social assistance, you may apply for supplementary and preventive social assistance directly from the City of Helsinki. Social as ...

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To whom and on what terms

The income support payment is the final solution of social security allowances and it is intended as temporary allowance for people or families with financial problems.

Granting supplementary and preventive social assistance is regulated by the Law.

The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 28/3/2024