Structure of Income Support

Additional information

Income support is primarily granted on a calendar monthly basis.
Whether the applicant has a right for income support or not is determined by calculations.

A family’s income is considered to comprise one month’s disposable income and assets, and expenses are considered to comprise the basic amount and other eligible expenses. If expenses are calculated to exceed income, the applicant is entitled to income support by the amount of the remainder.

The basic amount depends on the size of the family and the ages of dependant children. The basic amount is specified on the Degree and Act on Social Assistance.

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