Additional cost allowance for children
If you have additional expenses related to your child’s disability, you may be eligible for additional cost allowance. Additional costs are costs that are incurred due to the child's disability and go beyond what is customary for children of the same age. Försäkringskassan determines what counts as additional costs.
Can I claim additional cost allowance?
You can receive additional cost allowance if
- your child has a disability that can be presumed to persist for at least six months
- you have additional costs amounting to at least SEK 11,900 per year due to the child’s disability
- you are the child's parent, person who receives a child with a view to adoption, or have custody of the child
- you and your child are insured in Sweden. If you live here, you are covered by insurance. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
How much money will I receive?
You can receive between SEK 1,190 and 2,777 per month for a child depending on the amount of your additional costs. If your additional costs are less than SEK 11,900 per year, you cannot receive compensation.
These amounts are valid for 2021. You do not pay any tax on the allowance.
Additional costs per year and monthly allowance
- Your additional costs are at least SEK 11,900 per year. You can receive SEK 1,190 per month.
- Your additional costs are at least SEK 16,660 per year. You can receive SEK 1,587 per month.
- Your additional costs are at least SEK 21,420 per year. You can receive SEK 1,983 per month.
- Your additional costs are at least SEK 26,180 per year. You can receive SEK 2,380 per month.
- Your additional costs are at least SEK 30,940 per year. You can receive the maximum amount of SEK 2,777 per month.
Two parents can receive additional cost allowance
You and the child’s other parent can receive additional cost allowance for the same child. In this case you share the allowance. Försäkringskassan calculates the total additional costs for the child and you can choose how you want the allowance to be divided between you. If you do not make a choice, you will each receive half. If you are unable to agree, Försäkringskassan will split the allowance in quarters based on what additional costs each of you incurs.
How do I apply?
1. Apply on My pages (Mina sidor)
Apply for additional cost allowance on My Pages, where you can describe your additional costs. Read about how to calculate your additional costs under the heading Calculate your additional cost.
You use the same application to change how much of the allowance is paid to you and how much of it is paid to the other parent.
Write in the application if you would rather tell us about your additional costs verbally instead of submitting them when you apply.
2. Send in a medical statement
After completing your application, send in a medical statement describing your child’s disability. If you are applying via our e-service you can submit the medical certificate and other attachments digitally through My Pages as soon as we receive your application. You can see your case on My Pages within 24 hours of applying and you then click add attachments to your application.
If you are not applying via the e-service, send the medical certificate and other attachments to Försäkringskassans inläsningscentral, 839 88 Östersund.
3. We will contact you
Once we have started processing your case, we will book an appointment with you where we will jointly review the additional costs.
You can prepare for the conversation by writing down what additional costs you have incurred due to your child's disability, the reason for the costs and how you have calculated them, if this is not already stated in your application.
If you indicated that you need an interpreter, the administrative officer will make sure one participates in the conversation.
4. You will receive a decision
We will assess what additional costs are reasonable and can be approved. If your additional costs are at least SEK 11,900 per year, you will receive a decision on a certain monthly amount. The decision may be for a limited time or as long as you are liable to pay maintenance for the child.
Unfortunately, we currently have long processing times, an average of eight months. You will not miss out on any money because of our processing times. If you are entitled to compensation, you will receive the money in arrears once we have made a decision on your case.
5. Disbursement
Additional cost allowance is paid out on the 18th or 19th of every month.
For special disbursement dates, see
Disbursement dates and processing times
6. Notify us if anything changes
Call your administrator if your additional costs relating to your child change. Report the change as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after you became aware of it. Otherwise, you may be required to pay back the money.