Ostrobothnia

Kela

Kela provides social security coverage for Finnish residents and many Finns living abroad through the different stages of their lives.

Among the social security benefits offered by Kela are family benefits, social assistance, health insurance, rehabilitation, basic unemployment security, housing benefits, financial aid for students and basic pensions.

Offices

Vaasa
Rauhankatu 24, 65100 Vaasa
Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00
Pietarsaari
Kanavapuistikko 1, 68600 Pietarsaari
Mon-Thu 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.00, on Fridays only by appointment
Laihia
Laihiantie 50, 66400 Laihia
Tuesdays 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.30, Kela's customer advisor is available on Tuesdays 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.30 only by appointment
Närpiö
Närpesvägen 4, 64200 Närpiö
Mon-fri klo 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00, Kela’s customer advisor is available on Wednesdays 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00 on Thursdays and Fridays 9.00-12.00
Kristiinankaupunki
Merikatu 47, 64100 Kristiinankaupunki
Mon-fri 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00, Kela's customer advisor is available on Mondays and Tuesdays 9.00-12.00
Korsnäs
Rantatie 4323, 66200 KORSNÄS
Mondays-fridays 8-16
Maalahti
Malminkatu 5, 66100 Maalahti
Mondays-fridays 9-15