Income security during rehabilitation

The livelihood of employees and self-employed persons during rehabilitation is secured by a rehabilitation allowance which is 133% of the amount of a full disability pension. The allowance is taxable income.

Persons in receipt of a cash rehabilitation benefit are given a 33% rehabilitation increment for the period of the rehabilitation programme. In addition, Ilmarinen will refund other essential costs incurred from the rehabilitation, such as travel costs and study expenses.