Chapter 9 · The welfare society
Vilken ersättning kan en förälder söka för tid hemma med barnet i stället för arbete?
Which benefit can a parent apply for when caring for their child instead of working?
Correct answer: Parental benefit
Parental benefit provides compensation when a parent takes time away from work or studies to care for a child. Eligibility depends on the parental insurance rules.
Key words
ersättning · benefit payment
Source: Försäkringskassan: Föräldrapenning · Villkor; ta hand om barnet och vara försäkrad i Sverige
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Why this option does not fit
Barnbidrag
Child allowance supports families with children; it is not based on taking time away from work.
Sjukpenning
Sickness benefit concerns reduced work capacity due to one’s own illness, not ordinary childcare time.
Studiemedel
Student finance supports studies, not time caring for a child under parental benefit.