Compensation for accidents in crisis management tasks
- Service
- Nationwide
- Public service
If you are injured or fall ill during a military crisis management service, the Pori Brigade will cover the costs of your treatment during your service period.
If you are injured or fall ill during a civilian crisis management service, compensation will be paid by the operation for which you are performing your service.
The State Treasury can compensate you for various other issues, such as your ...
Do the following
If you fall ill or are involved in an accident during your service, seek treatment. Make copies of your patient documents at the service location.
If your illness or injury continues after your service, fill in and submit a Notification of a Service-related Accident or Illness in the State Treasury’s e-service.
Obtain a sick leave certificate if you are unable to work or study.
The State Treasury will only pay compensation for the period after the end of your service.
Expenses must be claimed within one year of their occurrence.
To whom and on what terms
The service is intended for those who are injured or fall ill:
- in military crisis management tasks,
- in civilian crisis management tasks, or
- while serving in a military capacity for the Finnish Border Guard in the activities of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex).
Background information
Act on Compensation for Accidents and Service-Related Illnesses in Crisis Management Duties