The Fund (Styrktarsjóður BHM) is dedicated to BHM members working in the public sector, including government and municipalities. The Fund provides a range of support to its members. For instance, it assists in managing income loss due to unpaid leave resulting from illness and accidents, while also offering backing for rehabilitation and various preventative measures.

The BHM Service Desk team provides information and assistance with applications to BHM's funds. You can connect with the service desk via web chat, email, phone, or in-person visits at Borgartún 27, Reykjavík.

The service center is open from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 and 14:00, and on Fridays between 10:00 and 14:00.

BHM's office is open from Monday to Thursday between 9:00 and 16:00, and on Fridays between 9:00 and 13:00.

Applications and supporting documents are submitted electronically through My BHM (Mínar síður).

Úthlutunarreglur STBHM maí 2024 (1).pdf

The Rules of the Public Sector Relief Fund

The Board of the Public Sector Relief Fund

Questions regarding sickness per diem allowance

FAQ on the Public Sector Relief Fund's sickness per diem allowance

FAQ on Private Sector Relief Fund's sickness per diem allowance

Members of the Public Sector Relief Fund have the option to apply for sickness benefits to cover temporary loss of earnings resulting from the inability to work due to sickness or accidents.

You can apply for a grant to the BHM Public Sector Relief Fund through My BHM (Mínar síður). The Fund's allocation rules generally require that premium fees have been paid for a Fund member for a minimum of 6 months, including 3 consecutive months, prior to the event that triggers the grant application, loss of income, or covered expenses. However, exceptions to this rule can be made in accordance with the specific guidelines outlined in the rules.

The Public Sector Relief Fund is available to BHM members who work in the public sector, whether for the government or municipalities.

About The Public Sector Relief Fund

The Rules of Allocation

The Board of the Public Sector Relief Fund

Anna Lilja Magnúsdóttir

Runólfur Vigfússon

Baldur Freyr Ólafsson

Hanna Dóra Hólm Másdóttir

Sveinn Tjörvi Viðarsson

About The Public Sect­or Rel­ief Fund

The Rules of Allocation

The Rules of the Public Sector Relief Fund

The Board of the Public Sector Relief Fund

Anna Lilja Magnúsdóttir

Runólfur Vigfússon

Baldur Freyr Ólafsson

Hanna Dóra Hólm Másdóttir

Sveinn Tjörvi Viðarsson

About The Public Sector Relief Fund