Background & Purpose

Every year, the Swedish government decides how to distribute money across different areas to support its citizens. This decision focuses on ensuring financial stability for people who are ill or have disabilities.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed allocating about 123 billion SEK for 2025 to support people with illness and disabilities. This included specific amounts for sickness benefits, activity and sickness compensation, and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. Opposition parties presented their own budget ideas, but these were not approved.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament approved the government's plan for how to spend approximately 123 billion SEK in 2025 on economic security for people with illness and disabilities. This also included some changes to the Social Insurance Code.

Does this affect you?

  • People with long-term illness: They will continue to receive financial support through sickness benefits and rehabilitation programs.
  • People with disabilities: They will receive financial compensation to help with their daily living and work capacity.
  • Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan): They will manage the distribution of these funds and implement new rules in the Social Insurance Code.

In Practice

  • Around 123 billion SEK will be spent on financial support for people with illness and disabilities in Sweden during 2025.
  • The largest portion, about 53.9 billion SEK, is set aside for sickness benefits and rehabilitation programs.
  • Approximately 51.7 billion SEK will go towards activity and sickness compensation.
  • The Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) will receive about 10.8 billion SEK to manage these benefits.
  • Certain rules in the Social Insurance Code will be updated.