Parental allowance in Åland
In Åland, the rules on parental allowance are largely the same as in Finland. Parental allowance is applied for from Kela, while maternity allowance, for example, is applied for from Kommunernas socialtjänst (KST).
You can read more about parental allowance on the page Parental allowance in Finland. Information on home care allowance and child benefit can be found on the pages Child care in Åland and Child benefit in Åland.
Maternity grant
Expectant or new mothers living in Åland are entitled to maternity grant from Kommunernas socialtjänst (KST). You can get this grant if you have been pregnant for at least 154 days and have had a medical examination before your fifth month of pregnancy.
In Åland, the grant is a tax-free lump sum of EUR 224. You apply for maternity grant through KST's e-services and can choose between receiving the grant in cash or as a maternity box. Read more about maternity grant on KST’s website.
More information
On the Info Norden website you can find information on parental benefit in the other Nordic countries and which authorities to contact if you have questions.
Please fill in our contact form if you have any questions or if you have encountered an obstacle in another Nordic country.
NB! If you have questions regarding the processing of a specific case or application, or other personal matters, please contact the relevant authority directly.