The Private Sector Relief Fund is dedicated to assisting BHM members employed in the private sector. This Fund provides support to its members in a range of ways. For instance, it aids in compensating for income loss during unpaid leave resulting from sickness or accidents, while also promoting rehabilitation and preventive 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.

Operating hours are from 9:00 to 15:00, Monday to Thursday, and from 9:00 to 13:00 on Fridays.

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

The Rules of the Private Sector Relief Fund

The Board of the The Private 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

To apply for a grant from the fund, you can do so through My BHM (Mínar síður).  It's important to note that according to the Fund's allocation rules, a principle is in place where premium fees must have been paid for a Fund member for a minimum of 6 months, including 3 consecutive months, prior to the event that necessitates the grant application, such as a loss of income or expenses covered by the Fund. Exceptions to this rule can be made under certain circumstances.

Rules of allocation BHM Sickness fund 01.01.2023.pdf

Life can present unforeseen challenges. Members of the Sickness Fund for the general labour market have the opportunity to apply for a sickness per diem allowance in the event of temporary loss of income due to illness or accidents that hinder their ability to work.

About The Private Sector Relief Fund

The Board of the The Private Sector Relief Fund

Júlíana Guðmundsdóttir

Oddgeir Ágúst Ottesen

Orri Þrastarson

Karen Rúnarsdóttir

Pétur Maack Þorsteinsson

About The Pri­vate Sect­or Rel­ief Fund

The Rules of the Private Sector Relief Fund

The Board of the The Private Sector Relief Fund

Júlíana Guðmundsdóttir

Oddgeir Ágúst Ottesen

Orri Þrastarson

Karen Rúnarsdóttir

Pétur Maack Þorsteinsson

About The Private Sector Relief Fund