The basic income experiment will end – participants must remember to apply for unemployment benefits

The two-year basic income experiment will end on 31 December 2018. Those who have received a basic income must make sure to register as unemployed job seekers and apply separately for unemployment benefits or other benefits that they may be entitled to.

The last payments will be made on 4 December 2018. In November, Kela will send recipients of basic income a letter advising them on how to proceed as the experiment ends. Kela has also set up a dedicated helpline for the participants. The helpline provides service in Finnish. The participants should contact Kela or TE Services as […]

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