When an entrepreneur falls ill

Falling ill can bring a business to a halt. Arrangements made in advance and the right insurance cover protect your finances.

You will need

• YEL insurance
• Medical expenses insurance
• Cover arrangement

Steps

1. Check your social security

   Your YEL work income affects your sickness allowance from Kela.

2. Know the waiting period

3. Consider extra insurance

4. Arrange occupational health care

5. Agree on a stand-in

6. Document processes

7. Communicate with customers

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