Basic income support
Country
Name of measure (local language)
Perustoimeentulotukea
Organisation type
Implementing body
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Kela
Type of measure
Target socioeconomic group
Target housing situation
Geographic scope
Energy carrier
Description
Basic income support is provided to households to cover their necessary daily expenses. In addition to the basic part that covers things such as food and clothing, basic income support can also cover for housing costs including heating and electricity costs.