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Rehabilitation pension until 31 August 2025

Rehabilitation plan

Please note that the information on this page pertains to the disability and rehabilitation pension system that was in effect until August 31, 2025. Applicants from September 1, 2025, are assessed according to the new system, while those who had a valid assessment in the old system until at least August 31, 2025, were automatically transferred to the new system.

Below, you can find information about the new system:

Medical- and rehabilitation allowance from 1 September 2025

Disability pension from 1 September 2025

Partial disability and activity grant from 1 September 2025

Integrated expert assessment from 1 September 2025

A rehabilitation plan should always take into account the health problem causing incapacity for work and seek ways to improve health, enhance work ability, or increase participation in employment.

A healthcare professional creates a realistic rehabilitation plan in consultation with the applicant and sends referrals to appropriate resources.

A healthcare professional can be:

  • doctor

  • nurse

  • physiotherapist

  • psychologist

  • social worker

  • occupational therapist

  • vocational rehabilitation centers throughout the country

Generally, a plan is made for 6 months at a time and extended as needed. An extension is applied for by submitting a new rehabilitation plan.

Please note that professionals need to submit the rehabilitation plan to TR (Social Insurance Administration) through Signet Transfer.