Health care

Read about Swedish health care and health insurance

The Swedish health care system

When you work in Sweden, you are entitled to treatment in both Sweden and Denmark. This applies to both emergency and planned treatment. If you become sick, you should first consult a “Health Centre” (Vårdcentral).

Right to treatment in Sweden

If you live in Denmark and work in Sweden, you are entitled to get the same treatment as Swedish citizens. This applies to both emergency and planned treatment.

Sickness benefit in Sweden

When you work in Sweden, you are also subject to the Swedish regulations regarding sickness benefit. It is Försäkringskassan (the Swedish Social Insurance Agency) that is responsible for sickness benefits.

Health insurance in Sweden

The Swedish health insurance ("sjukförsäkring") pays for treatment for anyone working or living in Sweden. However, you must pay a small part of the cost yourself, the so-called patient charge.

Getting treatment from a dentist in Sweden

If you work in Sweden and need dental treatment, you can choose between the Swedish Public Dental Service (Folktandvården) or a private dentist.

Sickness benefits in Sweden and Denmark

When you work in Sweden, you are subject to the Swedish rules regarding sickness benefits. Försäkringskassan is the authority responsible for sickness benefits.