Front-veterans’ supplements to be increased
The amounts of the front-veterans’ supplements (both the regular supplement and the supplement payable abroad) will go up to EUR 200 per month. The increased amount will be available starting 1 May 2024.
The amount of the front-veterans’ supplement will be raised from EUR 138.16 to EUR 200 per month. The increase also applies to the front-veterans’ supplement payable abroad. Current recipients do not have to take any action. Kela will increase the amount of the front-veterans’ supplement automatically on 1 May 2024.
In passing the increase, Parliament pointed to the high inflation rate of the last few years, which has had financial consequences also for veterans. The increase will also make it easier for low-income veterans, in particular, to pay for medicines and to cover healthcare copayments, assisted living fees and other essential everyday expenses.
Under the law, in order to qualify for front-veterans’ supplement, a person must have been awarded one of several service badges or have documented proof from the National War Archives of having participated in minefield clearance. Front-veterans’ supplement can also be paid to qualifying individuals who live abroad and do not receive a Finnish national pension. Any other income or assets the recipient may have is not relevant to the amount of the front-veterans’ supplement.
As of October 2023, there were a total of 2,214 recipients of the front-veterans’ supplement. Eighteen recipients lived abroad.
Additional information
Raija-Liisa Foudila
Lead Coordinator, Kela
raija-liisa.foudila@kela.fi
tel. 020 634 3358