Sick in Finland

According to Kela, in 2018 sick leaves due to mental disorders increased by half a million days, up to 4.6 million days. The second most common ground are sicknesses of the musculoskeletal system.

If your child gets suddenly sick, you can take a temporary care leave from your job. And in the unwanted case of a serious illness or disability, you and/or the child may be entitled to an allowance…

The requirements vary depending on if you are or not a permanent resident, worker, student, pensioner or asylum seeker. Read here a summary of the conditions for each group