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Kela grants basic social assistance to individuals and families whose income or assets do not cover their essential daily 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.

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

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.

Kela ensures basic security for those who are unemployed by paying labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance.

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

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

Kela provides various types of rehabilitation for persons of all ages, and supports rehabilitation clients economically during rehabilitation.