Background & Purpose

Each year, the Swedish Parliament decides how public money will be distributed across different areas. This decision focuses on ensuring funding for essential healthcare, medical care, and social services for the upcoming year.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed allocating 120.3 billion SEK for healthcare, medical care, and social services in 2025, detailing specific amounts for pharmaceutical benefits, personal assistance, and public health. Opposition parties put forward their own alternative budget suggestions and other proposals for how these funds should be managed.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament approved the government's plan for the 2025 budget within this area, meaning the proposed allocation of funds and public health goals will be implemented. All alternative proposals from the opposition were rejected.

Does this affect you?

  • Patients in Sweden: Will continue to receive subsidies for prescription medicines, making healthcare more affordable.
  • Individuals needing personal assistance: Will receive continued state support for their care needs.
  • Swedish Regions and Municipalities: Will receive allocated funds to manage and provide healthcare and social services.
  • Public Health Organizations: Will receive grants to implement new public health policy goals.

In Practice

  • Approximately 120.3 billion SEK will be spent on healthcare, medical care, and social services in Sweden during 2025.
  • The largest portion, about 41.1 billion SEK, is earmarked for subsidies for prescription medicines.
  • Around 26.9 billion SEK will go towards state personal assistance allowances.
  • Over 11.2 billion SEK is allocated for grants supporting public health initiatives and general healthcare.
  • New goals for public health policy will be put into action.