Extensive changes to the disability and rehabilitation pension scheme will take effect on 1. September 2025. New disability and part-disability pensions will be introduced, new sickness and rehabilitation payments and a new activation grant will be introduced.

• An individual who have a disability assessment valid until 31. July 2025 or less must undergo a standard re-assessment under the current system if they need a continued disability pension. Applications must be submitted by 1. September 2025.

• An individual with a disability assessment valid until 31. August 2025 or more will transfer to a new system and will receive permanent rights to disability pensions.

• Applications for disability pensions received up until 31. August 2025 will be processed according to the current system.

In the lead up to the changes, the Social Insurance Administration will inform individuals with disability assessments about their individual status and what needs to be done to make the transition to a new system work as best as possible.