leskeneläkkeistä
Leskeneläke, or widow's pension, is a form of social security benefit in Finland intended to provide financial support to a surviving spouse after the death of their insured partner. Eligibility for a leskeneläke is primarily based on the deceased's employment history and insurance coverage. Typically, the deceased must have been insured under the Finnish earnings-related pension system, which covers most employees and self-employed individuals.
To qualify, the surviving spouse must generally meet certain criteria. Historically, these criteria often included being
The amount of the leskeneläke is usually calculated based on the deceased's pension accrual. It is designed