Försäkringskassan grants sickness benefit

What The decision to grant or refuse benefits such as sickness benefit, parental benefit and housing allowance, based on the rules that apply.

Who Caseworkers at the Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan), public officials in a national agency, who assess your application against the law.

How You apply to the agency, and if you are refused you have the right to ask for a review and then to appeal to a court.