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Sickness allowance and partial sickness allowance

Sickness allowance compensates for loss of earnings when you are unable to work because of illness for more than 10 days. Partial sickness allowance supports returning to work part-time.

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Who can get sickness allowance?

An employee, self-employed person, student or unemployed person aged 18–67 who is unable to work according to a doctor. A person born in 2008 or earlier can get it from the age of 16.
The waiting period is the day you fall ill and the following 9 working days. Your employer usually pays your wages for this period.
You get partial sickness allowance when you return to work at 40–60 percent of your working hours.
A person who has moved to Finland can get sickness allowance when they live in Finland permanently or work here with a monthly wage of at least 800.02 euros.

How much sickness allowance can you get in 2026 and 2027?

The daily allowance is based on annual income, and with low income it is about 70 % of income. The minimum is 31.99 € per working day. Sickness allowance is paid for up to 300 working days. Partial sickness allowance is half of the sickness allowance. The minimum amount stays the same in 2027.

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How do you apply for sickness allowance?

Apply in OmaKela or with form SV 8.
Attach a medical certificate. For short sick leave an A certificate is enough; for longer sick leave a B statement is needed.
If your employer pays your wages, the allowance is paid to the employer.

When should you apply?

Apply within 2 months of the start of your inability to work.

What attachments are needed?

Medical certificate A for short sick leave
Medical statement B when you apply for the allowance for more than 60 working days
For partial sickness allowance, form SV 28, which you fill in with your employer

Frequently asked questions

Can an unemployed person get sickness allowance?

Yes, if you fall ill while you are an unemployed jobseeker. For the waiting period you can get unemployment benefit, but you cannot get both for the same period. Keep your job search valid and report your period of illness to the employment services.

What happens after 300 days?

If your inability to work continues, apply for disability pension or rehabilitation subsidy. Apply in good time, at the latest when the maximum period is approaching.