elatuskielto

Elatuskielto, also known as "elatusban" or "elatuskielto-ohjelma" in Finnish, is a social welfare program in Finland designed to support individuals who are unable to work due to long-term illness or disability. The program provides financial assistance to help cover the costs of living, including housing, food, and other essential expenses. Elatuskielto is intended to ensure that individuals who are unable to work due to illness or disability do not fall into poverty.

The program is funded through a combination of social insurance contributions and government funds. Eligibility for elatuskielto is determined by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela), which assesses an individual's ability to work and their financial needs. To qualify, individuals must have been unable to work for at least 12 months and must meet certain income and asset thresholds.

Elatuskielto is not a means-tested program, meaning that individuals do not have to prove their financial need to receive benefits. Instead, the program provides a fixed monthly allowance, which is adjusted annually to account for changes in the cost of living. The allowance is intended to cover the basic costs of living, but individuals may also be eligible for additional benefits, such as housing allowance or disability allowance.

Elatuskielto is an important part of Finland's social welfare system, providing financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to illness or disability. The program is designed to ensure that these individuals are able to maintain a decent standard of living and to prevent them from falling into poverty.