tukiehdot

Tukiehdot is a Finnish term meaning “terms of support” or “conditions for assistance.” It refers to the set of rules and requirements attached to a form of financial aid, subsidy, or welfare benefit. The concept is used in public administration to describe what recipients must do to receive and continue receiving support, and how the funder may adjust, suspend, or terminate the support if conditions are not met.

Etymology and scope: The term combines tukio “support” with ehdot “terms or conditions.” Tukiehdot are applied across diverse programs, including social security benefits, housing subsidies, student financial aid, business subsidies, research funding, and employment services. The exact conditions vary by program and provider.

Typical elements: Eligibility criteria (such as income thresholds, residence, or employment status); reporting duties (monthly or quarterly income declarations, progress reports); duration and renewal (time-limited awards with periodic review); maintenance of conditions (such as pursuing education, maintaining activity, or achieving project milestones); modification or suspension (when circumstances change); payment terms and amounts; clawback or repayment obligations (if overpayment occurs or conditions are breached); and appeals or clarifications procedures.

Administration: Tukiehdot are published in program-specific guidelines by authorities such as Kela (the Finnish Social Insurance Institution), ministries, or funding agencies. They are usually available in Finnish and may also appear in Swedish or English. Recipients are advised to consult official documents for the precise tukiehdot of each program.

See also: Finnish social security, subsidies, grants, eligibility.