Did you fall ill?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 also need a statement from the occupational health doctor concerning your possibilities to continue working. If your occupational healthcare provider has not submitted a statement to Kela, you can submit it yourself.  

4. If you are incapable for work for over a year
   Find out if you qualify for rehabilitation subsidy or disability pension.
   Learn more about rehabilitation subsidy and disability pension