There will be amendments to the reimbursement model for seeking treatment independently. Our website content will be updated as soon as the amendments take effect. Read more: Changes to reimbursement of costs for treatment abroad

Prior authorisation

What does prior authorisation mean, and where can I get one in Finland? (form S2) for treatment that is provided in another EU or EEA country, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. If you are granted prior authorisation, you will pay the same amount for the treatment as local residents. Your municipality of residence will […]

Kela’s prior authorisation decision

Decisions by the Administrative Court of Appeal can be further appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court if the Supreme Administrative Court grants leave to appeal. You can appeal Kela’s decision concerning a prior authorisation if the decision concerns you or you are the custodian or trustee of a person mentioned in the decision. Kela […]