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A reminder regarding physiotherapy reimbursements:
Kela reimburses four physiotherapy visits per year (€15 per visit). From the fifth visit onwards, Kela no longer pays reimbursement. In these cases you can apply for reimbursement directly through the Iris e-service. For the first four visits, you can apply for reimbursement via OmaKela. Please remember to attach the following documents to your application:…
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Notice to Our Members
We apologize for a technical system issue that is currently affecting the processing of claims. As a result, there are longer-than-usual delays in handling reimbursements. We are working to resolve the issue and will process claims as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
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Newsletter September
Reminder: The development survey is open until September 7! Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund invites all insured members to respond to the satisfaction survey, which helps improve the fund’s services, benefits, and communication. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and every response matters! 📩 The survey link has been sent to insured members by email.By responding,…
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Notice of Temporary increase in membership fee
Notice to the Insured Members of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Staff: Temporary Increase in membership fee from 1 September to 31 December 2025 Dear insured members, The spring meeting of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund decided to raise the membership fee to €31 due to a significant increase in compensation payments during 2025…
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Changes to the way of claiming reimbursement for physiotherapy
Starting from 1 May 2025: Further information and claims: OmaKela e-service | Our Services | Kela Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.
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The effects of potential strike on fund’s benefits
Fund’s benefits are not applicable for operatives during potential strike, because membership fee is not charged for strike days.Please note that if you have booked a doctor’s appointment for a strike day, the doctor’s fee will not be reimbursed. The same applies to other costs on strike days.The strike does not have effects on benefits…
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Updates for the Newsletter
The dates of the fund meetings have changed The statutory Autumn General Meeting will be held on 9 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. The Extraordinary General Meeting concerning the proposed amendments to the fund rules has been rescheduled and will now take place on 17 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. Official meeting notices will be…
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Newsletter September
Expansion of the Fund’s Scope of Coverage The rules of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Dtaff Fund have been revised, and as a result, the fund’s scope of coverage has been expanded. Under the new rules, employees who were not eligible to become incured members under the previous rules may now also join the…
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July Newsletter
The Benefit Fund’s new rules have been approved The Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the Benefit Fund’s new rules, which enter into force on 1 August 2026. Under the new rules, the insurance contribution is 38 euros per month. A temporary increase is currently in effect (until 31 July 2026), also set at 38 euros…
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May Newsletter – Benefit Fund for Staff
May Newsletter Decisions of the spring meeting The spring meeting of Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund was held on 23.4.2026 in Teams. The meeting approved the financial statements for 2025 and decided to cover the deficit. The proposal for an increase by the Board of Directors was based on the fund’s financial situation, which has deteriorated…
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Invitation to Spring Meeting on Thursday 23 April
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND FOR STAFF INVITATION TO THE SPRING MEETING 2026 Welcome to the spring meeting of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund. The meeting will address the statutory financial statements and decide on amendments to the rules, some of which affect the rules and some clarify the current rules. In addition, matters presented by the…
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Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Staff
January Newsletter Temporary Increase in member fee 1 February–31 July 2026 The Board of the Benefit Fund has decided to increase the fund’s monthly member fee by 7 euros for the period 1 February 2026–31 July 2026. The increase is temporary and is based on section 10 of the fund’s rules. The member fee will…
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Newsletter October
Proposals for the General Meeting The statutory Annual Autumn Meeting of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives will be held on 10 November 2026 at 2:00 p.m. You may propose items for inclusion on the agenda of the Autumn General Meeting via this link . Please complete the survey and submit your proposal no…
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Newsletter September
News from the Benefit Fund for Operatives Changes in medicine purchases The reimbursement of medicines by the Kone’s Benefit Fund for the Operatives has changed as of 1 August. According to the new rule, medicines are reimbursed at a rate of 90% of the reference price of the medicine. This means that the insured person’s…
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July Newsletter
Rule Amendments of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives – 6 July 2026 The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) approved the new rules of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives on 6 July 2026, and they entered into force on the same date. The change to the reimbursement percentage for the additional pharmaceutical…
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June Newsletter – Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives
Decisions of the spring meeting The spring meeting of Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives was held on 28.4.2026 in Hyvinkää and via Teams. The meeting dealt with statutory financial statements and several rule changes related to additional benefits and operating methods. The meeting adopted the financial statements for 2025 and discharged the Board of…
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Spring Meeting Notice Tuesday 28 April for Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives
KONE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND FOR OPERATIVES NOTICE OF SPRING MEETING You are warmly welcome to the Spring Meeting of the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives. The meeting will address the statutory financial statements and decide on amendments to the Fund’s rules, some of which affect the content of the rules while others clarify their…
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Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund for Operatives – February Newsletter
The Financial Supervisory Authority approved on 3 February 2026 the rule changes adopted at the Kone’s Employee Benefit Fund’s general meeting on 18 November 2026.The amendments clarify existing practices and update the rules to better reflect the Fund’s operations. Below is a summary of the key changes: 1. Membership Fee (Section 4) A membership fee…