Did you fall ill?
- To be able to apply for sickness allowance, see a doctor
If your incapacity for work lasts longer than the waiting period, you can apply for sickness allowance. To qualify for sickness allowance, you need a medical certificate showing that you are incapable for work.
Read more about the sickness allowance. - Find out if you are able to return to work on a part-time basis
If you are employed, find out if you could work part-time. Working shorter hours and adapting work to your health may promote healing. You can apply for partial sickness allowance for the period of part-time work.
Learn more about the partial sickness allowance. - Prolonged illness
If you are ill for more than 60 working days, you need a medical statement B or other documentation showing your incapacity for work. Submit the statement or documentation to Kela. If you are employed and your illness continues for more than 90 working days, you need a statement from the occupational health doctor to get sickness allowance. Submit the statement to Kela.
What else is going on in your life?
Do you have a long-term illness or a disability diagnosed by a doctor?
Find out if you qualify for disability allowance.
Do you need rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation is a way to help persons with an illness or impairment to live a full life, continue working, or return to work.
If you are incapable for work for over a year
Find out if you qualify for rehabilitation subsidy or disability pension.