What is MYEL-insurance?

MYEL-insurance is a mandatory earnings-based pension insurance for recipients of grants or scholarships. See more...

I have received a grant. How do I know if I should take MYEL-insurance?

You need to have MYEL insurance if the conditions hold.

How do I apply for MYEL-insurance?

How do I know if I'm covered by Finnish social security?

Your status in Finnish social security debends on which country you are coming from and how long have you been in Finland. See more...

What should I do, if I work or live in more than one country during the working period of the grant or scholarship?

The validity of your MYEL-insurance need to be verified. See more...

I have MYEL-insurance. What should I do if I need to interrupt working with the grant or my work ends prematurely?

You need to inform Mela about the change in circumstances. See more...

Which benefits does MYEL-insurance offer and how do I apply for them?

The insurance accrues your future pension, and you can claim compensation in case of accident. See more...

If you are in doubt about any of these questions or you did not find the answer to your question, please don't hesitate to call Mela's service number +358 20 630 0500, or send an email to vakuutus(at)mela.fi.