Parental benefit before the child is born
Parental benefit is money you receive when you take care of your child instead of working, seeking work or studying. You can receive parental benefit before the child is born in order to prepare for your child's arrival.
Can I receive parental benefit before the child is born?
If you are pregnant, you can begin receiving parental benefit 60 days before your estimated due date.
Both parents can be on leave with parental benefit to participate in antenatal classes before the child is born. This also applies to prenatal care visits during the 60 day period before the estimated due date and up until the date of delivery.
You can receive parental benefit if you or your partner is expecting a child and you are insured in Sweden. You are normally insured in Sweden if you live or work here.
How do I apply for parental benefit before the child is born?
If you are pregnant and your midwife can not send your pregnancy certificate to Försäkringskassan, you have to do it. Send your pregnancy certificate to:
Försäkringskassans inläsningscentral
839 88 Östersund.
Log in to My pages (Mina sidor) to plan your days and apply for parental benefit.
If you want to change your application
You can change an application submitted on My pages (Mina sidor) as long as the money has not been paid out. If you make your change no later than the 15th of the month, you will receive the right amount at the next disbursement.
