Reimbursements for medicines purchased in Finland

…from Kela. Applying for a right to special reimbursement requires a doctor’s statement In Finland, applications for the right to special reimbursement are submitted to Kela. You can receive the…

Choosehealthcare.fi is now EU-healthcare.fi

4.12.2019

…aspect and, for example, country-specific information about health services often escaped people’s attention due to the name. Changes to the website’s contents also contributed to the name change. Originally, Choosehealthcare.fi…

Going on a trip? Prepare for your trip with the country-specific pages

3.7.2024

…decision stems from the wider development of the online service but also issues related to the availability of reliable information. If you are looking for information on a country, which…

If you contract COVID-19 in Finland, the cost of treatment may vary

21.9.2020

…Affairs Kela has compiled information on the effects of the coronavirus situation on Kela’s benefits, the processing of applications and the services on the page Update on the coronavirus situation.

Kela: For the time being, Finland will not introduce the prior authorisation procedure under the EU’s Patient Directive for medical treatment abroad

19.12.2023

…treatment abroad either on their own initiative without prior authorisation or with prior authorisation under the EU regulation. Further information I want to go abroad for treatment Seeking treatment abroad…

Follow-up treatment for treatment received in Finland

…a prior authorisation Moving to Finland Moving to Finland for study or research Moving to Finland as an employee or self-employed person Moving to Finland in retirement Medical care of…

How does the Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare develop services for people seeking treatment abroad?

11.9.2024

…service pathway must be as straightforward and efficient as possible. The Contact Point can act as a compass for customers and guide them to seek further information, for example, from…

Student โ€” have you explored the EU healthcare website?

2.12.2020

What’s new 2.12.2020 Going abroad for exchange studies or to do a degree or practical training is an exciting time. You need to look for an apartment and affordable…

From information to action โ€“ how the contact point has utilised information collected through customer understanding work

27.3.2025

…can seek treatment abroad either independently without a prior authorisation or apply for a prior authorisation from Kela. Our website now contains a specific customer path for seeking treatment abroad…

Supervision of healthcare in Finland

…prior authorisation Moving to Finland Moving to Finland for study or research Moving to Finland as an employee or self-employed person Moving to Finland in retirement Medical care of refugees…