Kansaneläketurvakeskus
Kansaneläketurvakeskus, often abbreviated as Kela, is the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. It is a central government agency responsible for administering a wide range of social security benefits in Finland. Kela operates independently and is overseen by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Its primary mission is to provide financial security and support to residents of Finland, ensuring a basic level of income and access to essential services.
Kela's responsibilities are broad and include managing various types of benefits such as pensions, sickness allowances,