Existing decisions did not disappear overnight
Helsinki’s official guidance said applications received from the start of 2025 would be processed under the new law. Earlier decisions remained valid until review, expiry or a change in need, with a transition period running to the end of 2027. Eligibility depended on individual circumstances and the availability of suitable services under other legislation. [1]
Personal assistance follows the person’s wishes
The service provider Avustaja explained that a person must be able to express the content of the assistance they want, independently or with support. Its account distinguishes personal assistance from other forms of support.
Disability organisations explain how to use the law
On 10 March 2025, Invalidiliitto made recordings from its early-year webinar series available with subtitles. The sessions covered the scope of the law, transition arrangements, appeals and services including personal assistance. That practical information gave users and advisers a way to examine decisions and understand available routes for challenging them.