{"id":17101,"date":"2020-12-09T14:52:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T12:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekonomit.fi\/?page_id=17101"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:28:23","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-the-membership-fee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ekonomit.fi\/en\/join-us\/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-membership-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions about the membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Membership fee invoice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When will I receive my annual membership fee invoice?<\/h2>
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Membership fee invoices are generated at the beginning of the year, in February-March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have not received your annual invoice by the end of March, please caontact Customer Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also pay the membership fee via eLounge<\/a> as an online payment, even if the invoice is still on its way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Membership fee discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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 I am in part-time retirement, do I get the pensioner discount?<\/strong>\u202f <\/h2>
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The pensioner discount is only granted to those in full-time retirement. Please notify us immediately when you make the transition to full-time retirement.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I am unemployed and a recipient of earnings-related unemployment allowance. Will my discount change from \u202f50% to 100%\u202fautomatically when I switch to basic unemployment allowance?<\/strong>\u202f <\/h2>
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The discount percentage will not change automatically. Please apply for the membership discount through the member service<\/a> to update your discount percentage. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I am on family leave. Will my discount change from \u202f50% to 100%\u202fautomatically when I switch to home care allowance?<\/strong>\u202f <\/h2>
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Your discount percentage will not change automatically.\u202fPlease apply for the membership discount through the member service<\/a> to update your discount percentage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Joining and managing your information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve filled in the membership application form. When does my membership take effect?<\/h2>
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We reserve about 2\u20137 working days for confirming your membership. Once your membership is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation message at the email address you provided. Our services are available to you when the membership fee has been paid. Please remember to provide an actively used email address on the application form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How can I update my membership details?<\/h2>
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Log in to eLounge<\/a>, where you can easily update your contact details, membership magazine preferences, employment information, local association or communication settings. In eLounge, you can also apply for a membership fee discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve gathered everything your membership includes in eLounge. Use the services and benefits and see the many ways you can make the most of them. In eLounge, your network of more than 50,000 members is just within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logging in is easy \u2013 there\u2019s no need to remember a username or password.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I want to join the KOKO unemployment fund. What should I do?<\/h2>
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You can join the unemployment fund in eLounge<\/a> or by contacting our customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If I\u2019m transferring from another professional organisation or unemployment fund, what should I do?<\/h2>
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Switching from another professional organisation or unemployment fund will not interrupt or endanger your unemployment security, as long as you join Suomen Ekonomit and the KOKO unemployment fund within one month of resigning from your previous fund. You can join KOKO while you are in paid employment. Changing funds is not possible, for example, during unemployment, layoff or parental leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill in and submit the membership application<\/a> and under the unemployment fund section, choose \u201cI want to join the KOKO fund, I\u2019m transferring from another unemployment fund and will terminate my previous fund membership myself.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait for our confirmation that your membership has been approved. After that, you can terminate your membership in your old union and fund. Membership fees for the period of membership must, of course, be paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are already a KOKO member through another union or as a direct member<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your KOKO membership will continue without interruption when you join Suomen Ekonomit and, in the unemployment fund section of the application, choose \u201cI\u2019m a direct member of KOKO and will transfer my membership to Suomen Ekonomit starting from the beginning of next year. I will terminate my direct membership myself.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve received confirmation of your membership, you can terminate your membership in your previous union and the unemployment fund through it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Can an entrepreneur join the KOKO unemployment fund?<\/h2>
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The KOKO unemployment fund is only for employees. As an entrepreneur, you can join an entrepreneur fund.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been offered a place to study but will start my studies later. When can I join as a student member?<\/h2>
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You can join as a student member as soon as your right to study is valid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Magazine as a membership benefit <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is the membership benefit magazine included in my membership by default?<\/strong> <\/h2>
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If you have subscribed to the membership magazine before, it will remain as part of your membership automatically. In other words, you do not need to take any action if you want to keep the magazine subscription. If you want to discontinue the subscription, please remove it through the member service<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I do not want the membership benefit magazine. What do I need to do?<\/strong>\u202f <\/h2>
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If you would like to remove the magazine subscription, please make the change through the member service<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Can I change the membership magazine I am subscribed to mid-year? <\/strong> <\/h2>
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If your membership includes the magazine subscription provided as a membership benefit, you can change the specific magazine at any time through the member service<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I was unable to remove the membership magazine through eLounge.\u202fWhat do I need to do?<\/strong><\/h2>
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If you experience any issues with making the desired changes, you can contact customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I already received an invoice, but I do not want the membership benefit magazine. Can I deduct the price of the magazine subscription from my membership fee upon paying the invoice?<\/strong><\/h2>
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Unfortunately, you cannot deduct the price of the magazine subscription from your membership fee yourself. Please make the necessary change through the member service<\/a>. You will then be sent a new invoice by post or through your online banking service. Pay this new invoice. This will void the previous invoice, which means that you do not need to pay it.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I already received an invoice, but I want to add the membership benefit magazine to my membership.  Can I add the price of the magazine subscription to my membership fee upon paying the invoice? <\/strong> <\/h2>
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Unfortunately, you cannot add the price of the magazine subscription to your membership fee yourself. Please make the necessary change through the member service<\/a>. You will then be sent a new invoice by post or through your online banking service. Pay this new invoice. This will void the previous invoice, which means that you do not need to pay it.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I indicated earlier that I do not want the membership benefit magazine. I changed my mind, however, and would like it after all. Can I still change my decision?<\/strong>\u202f <\/h2>
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Yes, you can.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n