Government bills5
- HE 130/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Self-employed pension cap and crisis support
A maximum limit of 4,000 euros will be set on the increase in pensionable income for self-employed persons who started operating in 2023–2025 during their first review. At the same time, the compensation period for psychological support for those who have served in crisis management duties will be extended to two years.
4 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 27/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Flexibility in pensions and grant cover
Viewing an earnings-related pension record online will replace posting a paper record for three years, and grant recipients will be able to adjust their pension cover during a grant period if their work situation changes. At the same time, employers' liability for disability pensions from short employment relationships will be eased.
24 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 102/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming self-employed pension provision
The definition and monitoring of confirmed work income under self-employed pension insurance will be specified to reflect the actual work input better than before. Pension providers will be required to review a self-employed person's confirmed work income regularly every three years.
13 Dec 2022 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Terhi Koulumies
99 jaa72 ei - HE 16/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Raising retirement age and pension reform
The minimum age for an earnings-related pension will rise gradually from 63 to 65 years and will later be linked to life expectancy. The reform standardises pension accrual, replaces part-time pension with new pension types and extends working careers.
23 Dec 2015 · 6 votes157 jaa4 ei - HE 141/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Improving entrepreneur benefits and minimum allowances
The waiting period for sickness allowance for entrepreneurs insured under the Self-Employed Persons' Pensions Act (YEL) will be shortened to one day, and the level of minimum daily allowances under health insurance will be increased. In addition, both parents will be able to receive special care allowance simultaneously during terminal care of a child.
19 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote