Applying for Kela Rehabilitation Psychotherapy – Step by Step
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Kela rehabilitation psychotherapy supports your ability to work or study, and Kela reimburses part of the cost. This guide walks you through the application step by step. The information is based on Kela's website and benefit guidelines (checked 1 Oct 2026).
Who can apply?
- Ages 16–67
- Diagnosed mental health disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety disorder)
- Work or study ability threatened
- At least 3 months of appropriate treatment after the diagnosis
Application process step by step
1. Visit a doctor
Contact a health center, occupational health, or private doctor. Describe your symptoms openly.
2. Getting a diagnosis and treatment relationship
A professional assesses your situation and makes a diagnosis if appropriate. Treatment must have lasted at least 3 months after the diagnosis before you apply; a diagnosis or statement visit alone is not enough.
3. Obtaining the B-statement
Ask a psychiatrist for a B-statement. It contains the psychiatrist's assessment of the diagnosis and rehabilitation need and an account of previous treatment. It may be no more than a year old.
4. Submitting the application to Kela
Fill in Kela's application form KU 131 (also in OmaKela) and attach the B-statement. Kela's processing time varies.
5. Finding a therapist
After receiving the decision, find a Kela-approved therapist. You can start searching before the decision.
Reimbursement amounts
- Individual therapy: €57.60 / session
- Group therapy: €42.05 / session
- One year at a time, up to 3 years; up to 80 sessions a year and 200 in total