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Electricity prices are rising - help is far away
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Electricity prices are rising - help is far away

In many places, electricity prices are at their highest in two years. Many people may dream of government electricity subsidies
Many people on sick leave miss out on compensation from contractual insurance
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Many people on sick leave miss out on compensation from contractual insurance

Anyone on long-term sick leave may be entitled to almost 90 percent of their regular salary - but many miss out on this, according to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's analysis.
How your retirement is affected by vabbing
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How your retirement is affected by vabbing

Staying home with a sick child is part of the toddler years. But what actually happens to your pension if you take too much time off? Don't worry, the Swedish Pensions Agency says
Received sick pay while working - sentenced
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Received sick pay while working - sentenced

A man who was wrongly paid sick pay while working has been convicted of benefit fraud, reports Ystads Allehanda.
Swedish government wants to remove notification requirement for parental benefit
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Swedish government wants to remove notification requirement for parental benefit

The government is proposing abolishing the notification requirement for receiving parental benefit, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Swedish social insurance bill expected to rise to about SEK 257 billion this year
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Swedish social insurance bill expected to rise to about SEK 257 billion this year

The Swedish Social Insurance Agency expects social insurance spending to increase by SEK 10 billion to a total of approximately SEK 257 billion this year. This corresponds to 17
Elisabeth Lann calls for emergency meeting about high sick leave in the healthcare sector
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Elisabeth Lann calls for emergency meeting about high sick leave in the healthcare sector

Elisabeth Lann (KD) describes the high rate of sick leave in the healthcare sector as a failure. She is now calling for an emergency meeting, SVT Nyheter reports
Long road back from stress-related sick leave in Sweden
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Long road back from stress-related sick leave in Sweden

Stress-related sick leave is decreasing slightly but remains at a high level. Three out of four people who fall ill due to stress are women, according to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's annual status report
Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.
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Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.

Three Christmas presents per child, twelve families in half an hour. Aid organizations testify to the great need around Christmas – not least for Christmas presents
Report: Shortcomings when investigating subsidy violations
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Report: Shortcomings when investigating subsidy violations

Tips to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Pensions Agency about suspected benefit fraud have increased sharply. However, in some cases there are serious shortcomings in the investigations carried out, according to a review conducted by the Swedish Social Insurance Inspectorate (ISF)
Social Insurance Agency: Technical problems resolved
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Social Insurance Agency: Technical problems resolved

The Swedish Social Insurance Agency experienced operational disruptions on Thursday that made certain services unavailable. In the afternoon, the agency stated that the problems had been resolved
A: Tighten the penalties for serious economic crimes
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A: Tighten the penalties for serious economic crimes

The punishment for serious economic crime has not kept pace with the increase in penalties in other areas, according to the Social Democrats. The party wants the maximum penalty for money laundering, embezzlement, fraud and tax crimes to be increased from six to ten years in prison, among other things
Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits
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Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits

Around 4,000 people in criminal gang circles receive their basic livelihood from various types of benefits, according to a recent report from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. It is astonishing and deeply provocative, says Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) to TT
Millions in grants have gone to deported people
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Millions in grants have gone to deported people

At least 40 million kronor in benefits have been paid out in 2024 to people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden, according to an analysis from the Payments Authority.
New way of calculating food costs could hit hard
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New way of calculating food costs could hit hard

The Swedish Consumer Agency has drastically lowered its forecast for household food costs next year, more than prices are expected to fall. This could have consequences for many
People from Norrbotten choose dental care in Finland
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People from Norrbotten choose dental care in Finland

In 2023, 1,110 people sought planned dental care abroad. People from Norrbotten are overrepresented – and Finland is the most common country to seek treatment
Woman received just over five million in grants – charged
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Woman received just over five million in grants – charged

A woman in her 60s from Eskilstuna is being charged with aggravated welfare fraud after receiving just over five million kronor in assistance compensation over several years, reports P4 Sörmland.
Proposal: Register children's school absences nationally
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Proposal: Register children's school absences nationally

A national absence register for children should be introduced - to stop cheating with benefits such as VAB. This is what the government's investigators suggest
Proposal: Negligence with unemployment insurance should result in a penalty fee
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Proposal: Negligence with unemployment insurance should result in a penalty fee

Anyone who is careless or cheats with unemployment insurance and activity support should be able to be punished with a penalty fee, the government's investigators propose.
Harmless Powder Found at Östersund Social Insurance Agency
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Harmless Powder Found at Östersund Social Insurance Agency

Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years
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Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years

The Police Authority missed during a ten-year period to report thousands of work-related injuries to the Social Insurance Agency – which employers are required to do, reports the Police Magazine.
Umeå Woman Ordered to Repay 643,000 Kronor to Social Insurance Agency
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Umeå Woman Ordered to Repay 643,000 Kronor to Social Insurance Agency

Pregnant Teachers Win Compensation for Pandemic Work Ban
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Pregnant Teachers Win Compensation for Pandemic Work Ban

Delays in Retraining Support Applications Cause Long Wait Times
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Delays in Retraining Support Applications Cause Long Wait Times

Long waiting times continue to plague those seeking the so-called re-orientation support. First it was CSN that malfunctioned, now it is at the Social Insurance Agency where the cases are piling up
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