Finnish government revises upcoming patient fee reforms ahead of parliamentary vote
The cabinet has softened several proposed increases to patient fees and will present the revised bill to parliament on Monday.
In spring the Finnish cabinet outlined a package of higher patient fees and entirely new charges for certain medical services. The proposal, to be submitted to the parliament on Monday, has been softened in several respects: minors will no longer be liable for the new surgical and procedural fee, and the fee will not apply to procedures arising from miscarriage, pregnancy complications, or medically assessed birth-related needs.
Existing day-surgery fees will also be adjusted, and the maximum amount for outpatient clinic visits will rise modestly. Additional fees for post-mortem storage and cause-of-death investigations are being introduced, with exemptions for deceased infants and minors. The reforms are intended to improve the situation for children and families, and the new fee schedule is expected to take effect at the start of 2027.
Why it matters
The revisions affect how Finnish patients, especially families with children, will pay for health services starting in 2027.
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