Information
section 1 of the Swedish social insurance agency is the managing authority for the parts of
social security and other benefits and allowances
by law or regulation shall be administered by
The social insurance agency. The business consists mainly of
decide and disburse such benefits and allowances
the authority is responsible.
2 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The authority shall
1. provide information to concerned about social security and the
other benefits and allowances authority responsible
for,
2. ensure that the Agency's regulations and other Government
documents and procedures is cost effective and easy-to-follow
and understanding for individuals and businesses,
3. ensure that irregular payments are not made, and
counter grant crime,
4. track, analyze, and disseminate social security system
development and effects for individuals and society in its
sphere of activity
5. ensure that a qualified knowledge creation takes place in
the areas of activity which authority is responsible
for, on the basis of the objectives and the other obligations
applies to the authority;
6. support research in the field of social security,
7. participate in the work of the EU and other international cooperation
within its scope,
8. in its activities highlight, analyze and pay attention to
Sweden's commitments under the international conventions to
the protection of human rights,
9. have a single responsibility, sector responsibility, for
disability issues related to their
area of activity and within the framework of these responsibilities be
collecting, supportive and proactive in relation to other
interested parties,
10. in the case of decisions and other actions involving children analyze
consequences for children, taking particular account of the
the best interests of the child under the United Nations Convention on the
the rights of the child,
11. integrating a gender perspective in its activities;
12. have an overall responsibility within their field of activity for
issues relevant to the newly arrived immigrants ' establishment
in society,
13. be central authority pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) no
4/2009 of 18 december 2008 on jurisdiction,
applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and
cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations and the
The Hague Convention of 23 november 2007 on the international
recovery of maintenance for children and other family members,
and carry out the tasks under regulation
and the Convention;
14. carry out the duties as a competent authority under
– article in the Convention of 30 January 2002 on social
security between Sweden and Canada for the purposes of
articles VII. 1 (broadcasting) and X (exemptions) and
Articles XX. 1 (information) and the XXV. 1 (interpretation and
application) of the Convention when it comes to legislation
If sickness compensation and activity compensation,
— Article 1 of the Convention on 13 March 1995 on social
security between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic of Chile by
application of articles 7.1 (broadcasting) and 8 (exception)
and article 19 c to e (information) of the Convention when the question
concerning health insurance with sick pay and
activity compensation, maternity and
work injury insurance except for survivors ' benefits;
— Article 1 of the Convention of 30 June 1978 between Sweden
and Turkey on social security for the purposes of articles
8.1 (broadcasting) and 10 (exceptions) as well as articles 31 and 32
(information),
15. for Sweden, and after hearing the Pensions Authority
and Inspection for unemployment insurance as referred to in article
29 of the Convention between Sweden and Turkey on social
Security agree with the highest administrative authority
in Turkey on the implementing provisions of the Convention,
and
16. be national contact point according to
European Parliament and Council directive 2011/24/EU of 9
March 2011 on the application of patients ' rights in
cross-border health care and carry out the
details of such contact point according to articles 6 (1)
in the case of consultation, 6(2), in respect of cooperation and
contact information, (4) and (5) of the directive, according to
Article 4 of the implementing directive 2012/52/EU of
20 december 2012 on measures to facilitate
recognition of prescriptions issued in another Member State.
Regulation (2014:331).
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The social insurance office shall
1. provide information to concerned about social security and the
other benefits and allowances authority responsible
for,
2. ensure that the Agency's regulations and other Government
documents and procedures is cost effective and easy-to-follow
and understanding for individuals and businesses,
3. ensure that irregular payments are not made, and
counter grant crime,
4. track, analyze, and disseminate social security system
development and effects for individuals and society in its
sphere of activity
5. ensure that a qualified knowledge creation takes place in
the areas of activity which authority is responsible
for, on the basis of the objectives and the other obligations
applies to the authority;
6. support research in the field of social security,
7. in its activities highlight, analyze and pay attention to
Sweden's commitments under the international conventions to
the protection of human rights,
8. have an overall responsibility, sector responsibility, for
disability issues related to their
area of activity and within the framework of these responsibilities be
collecting, supportive and proactive in relation to other
interested parties,
9. in the case of decisions and other actions involving children analyze
consequences for children, taking particular account of the
the best interests of the child under the United Nations Convention on the
the rights of the child,
10. integrating a gender perspective in its activities;
and
11. have an overall responsibility within their field of activity for
issues relevant to the newly arrived immigrants ' establishment
in society. Regulation (2016:11).
2 §/comes into force: 2016-04-01-
The social insurance office shall
1. provide information to concerned about social security and other benefits and allowances to which authority is responsible;
2. ensure that the Agency's regulations and other governing documents and procedures is cost effective and easy-to-follow and understanding for individuals and businesses,
3. ensure that irregular payments are not made, and countering grant crime,
4. track, analyze, and convey the social security system's development and impact on individuals and society within its area of operation,
5. ensure that a qualified knowledge creation takes place in terms of the areas of activity that the Agency has responsibility for, on the basis of the objectives and the other obligations applicable to the authority,
6. support research in the field of social security,
7. in its activities highlight, analyze and pay attention to Sweden's commitments under the international conventions for the protection of human rights,
8. have an overall responsibility, sector responsibility for disability issues related to their field of activity and within the framework of this responsibility be collecting, supportive and proactive in relation to other interested parties,
9. in the case of decisions and other actions involving children analyse the consequences for the children, taking particular account of the best interests of the child in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child,
10. integrating a gender perspective in its activities;
11. have an overall responsibility within their practice area for issues relevant to the newly arrived immigrants ' establishment in the community, and
12. provide information and support to parents in matters concerning child support and maintenance for children and, in this context, at the request of parents to assist them with help and support, on the one hand, to calculate child support, part design such a contribution agreement in each case.
Regulation (2016:12).
/Rubriken enters into force in: 2016-03-01/
Participation in the work of the EU and other international work
2 a section/entry into force in: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance office shall also
1. participation in the work of the EU and other international cooperation
within its scope,
2. be the central authority in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) no
4/2009 of 18 december 2008 on jurisdiction,
applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and
cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations and the
The Hague Convention of 23 november 2007 on the international
recovery of maintenance for children and other family members,
and carry out the tasks under regulation
and the Convention;
3. carry out the duties as a competent authority under
– article in the Convention of 30 January 2002 on social
security between Sweden and Canada for the purposes of
articles VII. 1 (broadcasting) and X (exemptions) and
Articles XX. 1 (information) and the XXV. 1 (interpretation and
application) of the Convention when it comes to legislation
If sickness compensation and activity compensation,
— Article 1 of the Convention of 13 March 1995 on social
security between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic of Chile by
application of articles 7.1 (broadcasting) and 8 (exception)
and article 19 c to e (information) of the Convention when the question
concerning health insurance with sick pay and
activity compensation, maternity and
work injury insurance except for survivors ' benefits;
— Article 1 of the Convention of 30 June 1978 between Sweden
and Turkey on social security for the purposes of articles
8.1 (broadcasting) and 10 (exceptions) as well as articles 31 and 32
(information),
4. for Sweden, and after consulting the Pensions Authority
and Inspection for unemployment insurance agreement
with the highest administrative authority in Turkey for
implementing regulations to the Convention between Sweden and
Turkey on social security in accordance with article 29 of the
Convention, and
5. be national contact point of the European Parliament and
Council directive 2011/24/EU of 9 March 2011 on the application
of patients ' rights in cross-border healthcare
health care and carry out the tasks that such a contact point
under articles 6 (1) in the case of consultation, 6(2), in respect of
cooperation and contact details, 6.4 and 6.5 of the directive as well as
According to article 4 of the implementing directive
2012/52/EU of 20 december 2012 on the introduction of measures to
facilitate the recognition of prescriptions issued in another
Member State. Regulation (2016:11).
/Rubriken enters into force in: 2016-03-01/
Other information
3 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The authority is also responsible for monitoring, adoption and
disbursement of funds under agreements signed between
the State and the Swedish Association of local authorities and regions respect allowance for
work with sick leave within health care and resources
for medical rehabilitation guarantee.
3 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance agency is also responsible for follow-up,
adoption and disbursement of funds under agreements
signed between the State and the Swedish Association of local authorities and regions
for a grant for work on sick leave in health
care and funds for medical rehabilitation guarantee.
Regulation (2016:11).
3 AOF/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The authority shall, to the Government no later than six weeks after
the Inspectorate for social security has provided a
report, which specifically concerns the authority, comment
conclusions of the inspection and report any action
the authority intends to take in response to the report.
Regulation (2012:786).
3 AOF/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
Insurance to the Government within six weeks
After the Inspectorate for social security has left
a report, which specifically concern the social insurance office, comment
conclusions of the inspection and report any action
the authority intends to take in response to the report.
For the purposes of calculating the period referred to in the first paragraph, the month of July
not counted. Regulation (2016:11).
4 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
Authority may engage such service exports
consistent with the Authority's tasks and activities.
Regulation (2011:1191).
4 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance agency may engage such service exports
consistent with the Authority's tasks and field of activity and
within the framework of the mandate as set out in this
action or in another regulation. Regulation (2016:11).
4 AOF/expires U: 2016-03-01/
Authority may perform computer operations on behalf
of authorities and individuals as well as for the provision of services
in the areas of system development, statistics, statistical
methodological support and after treatment of postal items.
The first paragraph applies only to mission and services
can be regarded as compatible with the Authority's tasks and
field of activity. Regulation (2011:1191).
4 AOF/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
Insurance may perform computer operations on
assignment of authorities and individuals, and provide
services in the areas of system development, statistics,
methodological support and after-care of
postal consignments.
The first paragraph applies only to missions or services that may
be regarded as compatible with the Authority's tasks and
field of activity. Regulation (2016:11).
Interaction
5 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The authority shall cooperate with the
1. the relevant authorities, municipalities and county councils, as well as other
interested parties to carry out an effective and legally secure
activities, and in particular to ensure that incorrect
payments are not made,
2. Dental and pharmaceutical benefits Board and other interested
issues on the State tandvårdsstödet,
3. The employment services, occupational safety and health administration and the National Board of health and welfare in
to achieve an effective use of available
resources in the rehabilitation field. The social insurance agency shall, in
the same order reach agreement with municipal, County or
The employment service as well as carry out financial coordination in accordance with
Act (2003:1210) on financial coordination of
rehabilitation efforts.
5 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance agency to interact with
1. the relevant authorities, local governments and other
interested parties to carry out an effective and legally secure
activities, in particular seem to be incorrect
payments are not made,
2. Dental and pharmaceutical benefits Board and other interested
issues on the State tandvårdsstödet,
3. The employment services, occupational safety and health administration and the National Board of health and welfare
in order to achieve an effective use of available
resources in the rehabilitation field. The social insurance agency shall, in
the same order reach agreement with the municipality, County
or to the employment services as well as conducting financial coordination
under the Act (2003:1210) on financial coordination of
rehabilitation efforts. Regulation (2016:11).
Management
6 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The Agency is headed by a head of Government.
Regulation (2010:1387).
6 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance agency is headed by a Board of Directors.
Regulation (2016:11).
section 7/expires U: 2016-03-01/
At the Agency, it should be an Advisory Council which
consists of a maximum of nine members. Regulation (2010:1387).
section 7/shall enter into force in: 2016-03-01/
The Board of Directors shall consist of no more than nine members.
Regulation (2016:11).
section 8 has been repealed by Regulation (2010:1387).
section 8/shall enter into force in: 2016-03-01/
The Board appoints the vice President.
Regulation (2016:11).
Organization
9 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The agency determines its own organization.
9 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance agency determines its own organization.
Regulation (2016:11).
Jobs
section 10 of the Director-General's administrative manager.
10 (a) §/expire U:2016-03-01 by Regulation (2016:11)./
At the Agency, there is a Director General.
Regulation (2010:212).
/Rubriken enters into force in: 2016-03-01/
Delegation
11 repealed by Regulation (2010:1387).
11 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The Director-General may adopt minor amendments to the
rules of procedure and on the regulations that are not of major
importance. In addition, other cases than those referred to in paragraph 4 of the
the Government agencies Ordinance (2007:515) determined by the
the Director-General or, if the Board decided something
otherwise, by the Director-General decides.
Regulation (2016:11).
Staff disciplinary board
12 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
By the authority shall be a staff disciplinary board.
12 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
At the social insurance office should there be a
staff disciplinary board. Regulation (2016:11).
Applicability of certain regulations
13 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The authority shall apply the staff representatives Ordinance
(1987:1101) and internal audit regulation (2006:1228).
13 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance office shall apply the
the staff representatives Ordinance (1987:1101) and
internal audit regulation (2006:1228).
Regulation (2016:11).
Exemptions from the Government agencies Ordinance
14 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The provisions relating to the authority in section 21 3 – 5
the Government agencies Ordinance (2007:515) shall not apply to
authority in respect of decisions taken by
automatic processing. Regulation (2010:1387).
14 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
The following provisions of the Government agencies Ordinance
(2007:515) shall not apply to insurance:
– Article 5 of the delegation, and
— section 21 3-5 on a public authority, in the case of decisions
taken by automatic processing. Regulation (2016:11).
Fees
section 15/expires U: 2016-03-01/
Authority to charge fees for such missions and
services referred to in (4) and 4 (a) sections.
The authority shall also charge fees for
1. administration of work injury cases to the commercial
work for damage which settled before 1 July 1995,
2. administration of family allowances and daily allowances to
totalförsvarspliktiga payable under regulation
(1995:239) for benefits to the totalförsvarspliktiga, and
3. the services provided to the Pension Agency.
The authority shall decide whether the size of the fees
specified in the first and second subparagraphs. Regulation (2011:1191).
date of entry into force of section 15/in: 2016-03-01/
The social insurance office shall charge fees for such missions
and services referred to in (4) and 4 (a) sections.
The authority shall also charge fees for
1. administration of work injury cases to the commercial
work for damage which settled before 1 July 1995,
2. administration of family allowances and daily allowances to
totalförsvarspliktiga payable under regulation
(1995:239) for benefits to the totalförsvarspliktiga, and
3. the services provided to the Pension Agency.
The authority shall decide on the amounts of the fees referred to
in the first and second subparagraphs. Regulation (2016:11).
16 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
Where the authority after specific request to disclose
copies of documents in the work injury cases to AFA
Insurance companies (AFA Försäkring) shall
fee, instead of those provided for in section 15,
the fees regulation (1992:191), will be charged with the amount
authority and AFA Försäkring agree.
Regulation (2011:1191).
16 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
When insurance after specific request to disclose
copies of documents in the work injury cases to AFA
Insurance companies (AFA Försäkring) shall charge, in
rather than that provided for in section 15, the fees regulation
(1992:191), will be charged with the amount of authority and AFA
Insurance will agree. Regulation (2016:11).
17 §/expires U: 2016-03-01/
The authority may, in addition to the provisions of section 25
second subparagraph, the fees regulation (1992:191), outlining
fee revenues according to §§ 15 and 16 of the business.
Authority may also use such compensation in
the activities that the Agency charge Act
(1981:739) for reimbursement of debt collection costs, etc.
Regulation (2011:1191).
17 §/comes into force: 2016-03-01/
Insurance Fund may, in addition to the provisions of section 25
second subparagraph, the fees regulation (1992:191), outlining
fee revenues according to §§ 15 and 16 of the business.
Authority may also use such compensation in
the activities that the Agency charge Act
(1981:739) for reimbursement of debt collection costs, etc.
Regulation (2016:11).
