Applying for sickness allowance

You apply for sickness allowance from Kela when you can't do your job because of illness. Many employers pay your salary during sick leave, in which case the allowance is paid to the employer.

You will need

• Medical certificate
• Online banking credentials

Steps

1. Find out the waiting period

   Sickness allowance is paid after a waiting period. Check the current rules with Kela.

2. Get a medical certificate

3. Find out about salary payments

4. Apply in OmaKela

5. Submit the attachments

6. Note the deadline

7. Follow the decision

8. Find out about rehabilitation

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