Government bills23
- HE 217/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying social assistance transfer practices
As basic social assistance is transferred to Kela, the division of work between Kela and municipalities, the forwarding of applications and the exchange of information will be clarified. At the same time, electronic payment commitments for pharmacies and the electronic transfer of rental data will be introduced.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 169/2016 vpWithdrawn
Lowering unemployment benefits for immigrants
Unemployed immigrants to Finland will be paid an integration subsidy that is 10 per cent lower than the labour market subsidy for a maximum of three years. The change aims to curb public expenditure and reduce Finland's pull factors.
29 Nov 2016 · no votes - HE 25/2016 vpPassed
Automating municipal integration reimbursements
The state will begin paying municipalities imputed reimbursements for receiving refugees automatically without a separate application. The reform will speed up disbursements and reduce manual work for municipalities and central government administration.
15 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote