Parental benefit and temporary parental benefit (föräldrapenning)
Compensation when you are on leave with your child, or at home because the child is ill.
Quick check: does this apply to you?
Answer yes or no on each line. Nothing is saved.
- You have children under 12
- You take time off work or studies to be with the child
What affects the decision
- The child’s age and how many days are left
- Your income before the leave
- How you share the days
What to do
- Read the rules and current amounts at Försäkringskassan.
- Talk to your employer about the leave and plan the days with the other parent.
- Apply in Försäkringskassan’s e-service. You log in with e-identification at the authority, never at Rättkoll.
- You get a decision. If your situation changes, you usually need to report it.
Give correct information. From 1 July 2026, Försäkringskassan charges a sanction fee if you were overpaid because you gave incorrect information or did not report a change: 25 percent of the incorrect amount, at least 2,368 SEK.
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