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The Insurance Agency: Military Training Caused Psychological Ill-Health

During her time as a conscript, a 20-year-old woman suffered from mental illness and it ended with her taking her life. According to the Social Insurance Agency, it was the military service that was the cause of her poor well-being.

The Insurance Agency: Military Training Caused Psychological Ill-Health

Sick Leave for Childcare Decreased in 2024

Swedish parents took fewer sick days to care for their children to a lesser extent last year compared to 2023. According to figures from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, which Sveriges Radio's Ekot has accessed, the number of sick days to care for children decreased from 8 million days in 2023 to 7.

Sick Leave for Childcare Decreased in 2024

Sick-leave beneficiary ran a business – demanded to pay 150,000

A woman in Västerås ran her own business while being on full-time sick leave. Now, the Social Insurance Agency (FK) is demanding 150,000 kronor from her in incorrectly paid sickness benefit, reports [P4 Västmanland](https://sverigesradio.

Sick-leave beneficiary ran a business – demanded to pay 150,000

Full-time sick leave was a lucrative business in 24 municipalities

A woman in Malmö is said to have been a guardian in 24 different municipalities and had assignments as a lay judge during trials at the same time as she was on full-time sick leave. .

Full-time sick leave was a lucrative business in 24 municipalities

Despite the cost increase – fewer housing allowances

The last five years have seen a 21 percent decrease in the number of households receiving housing allowance according to the Social Insurance Agency. .

Despite the cost increase – fewer housing allowances

The Police Should Inform About Repatriation Grants

Immigrants who encounter the police next year may be informed about the return allowance. The government points out four authorities that will help the Migration Agency to inform about the allowance.

The Police Should Inform About Repatriation Grants

The Government wants to map out benefit fraud

The Government wants to map out the extent of the incorrect payments from the welfare systems. They are now appointing an inquiry to, among other things, find out what the errors are due to.

The Government wants to map out benefit fraud

More is required for equal parental leave

The distribution between women and men's use of parental leave has remained stagnant in recent years. Now, political action is required if the goals of a more equal distribution are to be achieved, notes the Swedish Social Insurance Agency in a fresh report.

More is required for equal parental leave

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions.

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The Government's investigator proposes several exemptions from the obligation to report individuals residing in Sweden without a permit. The coalition parties agree that schools, healthcare, social services, and libraries should be exempt from the proposed information obligation, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

New method reveals pension fraud

Tens of millions in incorrect pension payments have been stopped in a new way. When the Enforcement Authority enters homes, they discover fraud which is then reported to the Pension Authority.

New method reveals pension fraud

Large increase in care for parents of teenagers

The number of parents who receive compensation from the Social Insurance Agency because they need to stay at home with their teenage children has increased sharply, reports Swedish Radio Ekot. .

Large increase in care for parents of teenagers

Young Women Are Most Affected by Stress

Women run more than twice the risk of men to be sick-listed for stress, shows a new report from the Insurance Agency. It is also the unpaid household work that sets an increased stress, says Minister for Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (The Moderate Party).

Young Women Are Most Affected by Stress

Two authorities warned about suspected benefit fraud

The new Payment Authority, which is to detect and warn about incorrect benefit payments and suspected benefit fraud, has now sent its first notifications to the relevant authorities. This concerns approximately 300 notifications, primarily to the Social Insurance Agency and the Central Student Finance Committee (CSN).

Two authorities warned about suspected benefit fraud

Large-scale assistance fraud linked to motorcycle gang

13 people are being prosecuted at Luleå District Court for gross benefit fraud. The individuals are suspected of assistance fraud, where alleged work was never performed or greatly exaggerated, according to a press release from the Prosecution Authority.

Large-scale assistance fraud linked to motorcycle gang

Simulated Assistance Needs – Demanding 10 Million

A man is being demanded to repay 10. 6 million kronor after an assistance scam.

Simulated Assistance Needs – Demanding 10 Million

The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card

The Government's leisure card for children and young people has received heavy criticism from several authorities. In Ekot's Saturday interview, Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) means that they have taken into account potential risks.

The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card

Now parents who cheat will be caught

Cheating parents cost society 2 billion kronor annually. Now a new law will put an end to the fraud with parental benefits.

Now parents who cheat will be caught

Jaw pain a common disease – one group stands out

Long-term jaw pain impairs quality of life for many and appears to be becoming increasingly common, show new figures. These conditions are undertreated and have serious consequences, says Lars Fredriksson, chief dentist at Public Dental Service.

Jaw pain a common disease – one group stands out

Authority struggles to keep up with the volume of repayment claims

The Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Pensions Agency discover a large number of incorrect payments annually. However, long processing times make it difficult to reclaim the money, according to a report from the Swedish Social Insurance Inspectorate (ISF).

Authority struggles to keep up with the volume of repayment claims

Major flaws when benefits are paid out

The National Audit Office directs sharp criticism at the system for disbursements of grants. Many with foreign incomes can be awarded too high compensation.

Major flaws when benefits are paid out

Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget.

Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

More Fatal Accidents in the Construction Industry

The number of fatal accidents and other work-related accidents in the construction industry is increasing. More than 2,000 workplace accidents were registered last year.

More Fatal Accidents in the Construction Industry