The international audit of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has been completed: the panel proposes strategic-level specifications to the Institute’s duties, steering and cooperation structures
A panel of international experts convened by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health began its audit of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in August 2022 and submitted its report to Permanent Secretary Veli-Mikko Niemi on 17 March 2023. The previous international audit of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare took place in 2013–2014.
Interim report of Social Security Committee now published – Committee proposes harmonisation and combination of basic social security benefits
The Social Security Committee’s interim report was published on Thursday 16 March 2023. The report includes 31 proposals for reforming social security under future governments and the policy guidelines for the Committee’s work during its second term.
Reimbursement scheme for cross-border healthcare to be amended
The Act on Cross-Border Health Care will be amended. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 May 2023. The most central amendment deals with renewing the right to reimbursement under the Directive on the Application of Patients’ Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare.
Act on Legal Recognition of Gender enters into force on 3 April 2023
Transgender legislation will be reformed. The legal recognition of gender will be separated from medical examinations and treatments. The Act on Legal Recognition of Gender will enter into force on 3 April 2023. At the same time, the Act on Legal Recognition of the Gender of Transsexuals will be repealed.
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The health and social services reform »
The health and social services reform will restructure the organisation of public healthcare and social welfare in Finland.
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Social security reform »
The social security reform aims for a clear and well-functioning system.
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Working life programmes »
The working life programmes included in the Government Programme produce concrete solutions concerning working life and the service system.
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The Action Plan for Gender Equality »
The Government’s Action Plan for Gender Equality brings together the goals and measures of the Government for promoting gender equality.
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Hanna Sarkkinen
Minister of Social Affairs and Health
Krista Kiuru
Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services