If you are on parental leave

How do I know whether I have insurance?

As a wage-earner, you are covered for the parental benefit supplement if you work for a private or cooperative undertaking.

When are you eligible for insurance compensation?

You are eligible for compensation if you have been employed for at least 12 months. Then you may receive the parental benefit supplement for a maximum of 60 days. If you have been employed for at least 24 months, you can receive the parental benefit supplement for a maximum of 180 days.

How to submit a claim

Log in and submit a claim via My Pages at Afa För­säkring using your BankID.To submit a claim, you need:

• your own BankID

• your employer's company name or registration number, and telephone number

• your income entitling you to sickness benefit (SGI) or annual income

• dates of the period with most parental benefit days from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

If you do not have a BankID you must call our customer service to submit a claim. Phone (+46) (0)771-88 00 99, business days, from 8:00 to 17:00.

What happens when we have received a claim?

When we receive your claim, we start by asking the Social Insurance Agency to confirm that they are paying you parental benefit. Once we have received a reply, we will start to handle your case. If we require more infor­mation, we will get in touch with you.When we are ready, we will notify you of whether you are eligible for compensation, and how much. You will be notified of the decision on My Pages and in a letter sent to you.

Submit a claim

Log in using your BankID.