Which a‑kassa am I a member of?
There are 24 a‑kassas in Sweden and millions of members, so it’s easy to lose track. By starting Akademikernas a-kassas membership application, you can instantly see if you’re already registered with another a‑kassa. You don’t need to submit anything – it’s free to check.
A‑kassan – your most important insurance
There are 24 a‑kassas in Sweden and millions of members, so it can be easy to forget which a-kassa you are member of. Akademikernas a-kassa provides basic protection if you become unemployed. Housing, food, phone – the list of things that cost money is long. We give you the best service, help with your application, and punctual payments if you become unemployed.
This is Akademikernas a‑kassa
It costs 140 kronor to be a member of Akademikernas a-kassa.
Akademikernas a-kassa's members remain satisfied. We are one of the leading a‑kassas, with a top rating in the latest survey.
Our opening hours are every weekday 8:30–16:30. The longest in the industry.
Our goal is for payments to be made within 31 days.
If you also join one of our unions, income insurance is included in most of their fees.
How to find out which a‑kassa you are a member of
To find out which a‑kassa you belong to, you can do it in two ways.
Visit the different a‑kassas’ websites and try logging in to Mina sidor.
Start our membership application. You can only be a member of one a‑kassa at a time, and if you are not a member with us, you will receive information about which a‑kassa you belong to.
How it works to be insured in Sweden
Being insured in Sweden means that you are covered by the rules that govern the social insurance system and the unemployment insurance system. Which benefits you can receive depends, among other things, on where you live, work, or study, and whether you have the right to work in the country. For many who move here or commute across borders, it can be difficult to know which country is responsible for the insurance – therefore there are special rules within the EU and EEA that determine where you should be insured.
For unemployment insurance, it is generally the country of employment that applies. This means that if you work in Sweden, you should also be a member of a Swedish unemployment fund in order to receive compensation if you become unemployed. If you have worked in other EU/EEA countries, you can in some cases bring your work periods from there when you apply for compensation in Sweden.
If you are unsure about what applies to your specific situation, you can always contact us – we help you sort out what applies and what information you need to provide.
In Sweden, unemployment insurance is not included in the social insurance system
In all countries, except Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, you are covered by unemployment insurance when you work and pay taxes. In Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, you need to become a member of an unemployment fund yourself in order to receive money if you lose your job.
Our unions
As a member with us, you can take out additional income insurance through the union. With the a‑kassa and the union’s income insurance, you can receive up to 80 percent of your full salary if you become unemployed.
Our trade unionsList of all a-kassor in Sweden
We believe that everyone who works should be a member of an unemployment insurance fund. If you cannot join ours, there are 23 others to choose from. Here we list all unemployment insurance funds in Sweden.
A-kassan Vision
Akademikernas a-kassa
Alfa-kassan
Byggnads a-kassa
Elektrikernas a-kassa
Fastighets a-kassa
Finans- och försäkringsbranschens a-kassa
GS a-kassa
Handelsanställdas a-kassa
Hotell- och restauranganställdas a-kassa
IF Metalls a-kassa
Journalisternas a-kassa
Kommunals a-kassa
Ledarnas a-kassa
Livsmedelsarbetarnas a-kassa
Lärarnas a-kassa
Pappers a-kassa
Sekos a-kassa
Småföretagarnas a-kassa
STs a-kassa
Sveriges arbetares a-kassa
Transports a-kassa
Unionens a-kassa
FAQ
Our most common questions about a‑kassa in English.
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Akademikernas a‑kassa has a fee of 140 SEK per month. It is the lowest fee in Sweden.
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Processing times vary between different a‑kassor and throughout the year. You can find all current processing times at iaf.se.
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No, all a‑kassor pay out the same compensation and follow the same rules. The differences are the membership fee and who is eligible to join.
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Apply for membership in the a‑kassa you want to join. In the membership application, you can state that you want help with the transfer. This way you avoid problems and the risk of a gap in your membership.
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The maximum amount you can receive is 27,200 SEK per month.
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All a‑kassor have the same rules and conditions. The largest a‑kassa with the lowest fee and the longest opening hours is Akademikernas a‑kassa. Self‑employed people with a university degree can also become members there.
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Yes, if you want to receive compensation when you are unemployed, you need to be a member of the a‑kassa.
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