Healthcare and Social Services

Health Care And Social Services in Kymenlaakso

Wellbeing services county of Kymenlaakso is a joint municipal authority for social and health services in the Province of Kymenlaakso. The organization arranges and produces equal and easily attainable social and health services for all residents. The health and welfare of the residents in the region are promoted by means of a seamless service chain from preventive health care to basic health care and specialized medical treatment. The basic principle is to secure customers’ access to high-quality care according to their needs.

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Private health care services

Alongside public healthcare, Finland has an extensive network of private healthcare services that offer fast and flexible care. Private providers offer primary healthcare, specialist medical services, dental care, imaging, and surgical treatments. Most providers also offer digital services, such as remote consultations and online appointment booking.

Links to private health care services

Information about Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela)

Kela is a Finnish government agency in charge of settling benefits under national social security programs. Its role is to handle fields like child, unemployment and sickness benefits, health insurance and student financial aid.

Kela benefits are funded from national insurance funds administered by national government. The tax authority collects contributions to these funds from general taxation on income, charged to both employers and employees.

Coverage under these schemes is given to all permanent residents of Finland.

Kela's website