Kela

About Kela

Kela is Finland's national social security institution responsible for administering residents' social welfare across various life situations. It oversees benefits such as housing assistance, unemployment support, pensions, and disability services, and provides guidance for students, entrepreneurship, care during childbirth, and illness. The organization operates throughout Finland, offering services through multiple channels including OmaKela and customer services. It also communicates important updates on benefits changes and service access across its networks.