Social security guarantees a decent income when it is threatened during unemployment, illness, disability and old age, as well as due to the birth of a child and the loss of a guardian. Society must ensure adequate health and social services for everyone. The right to social security is laid down in the Constitution.
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Eepos, Kela's strategic development programme
As a pioneer in customer orientation and a strong actor within the welfare ecosystem, Kela aims to create value for customers and for society. This aim is put into practice with the aid of a strategic development programme called Eepos.
Read moreKela’s annual report and financial statement for 2023
Kela’s annual report and financial statement for 2023 show how for instance the inflation and the energy crisis affected Kela’s operations. Kela paid a total of €16.6 billion in benefits during 2023.
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