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Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2010:1720) amending the Ordinance (2002:986) respecting sickness and activity benefits. (Förordning (2010:1720) om ändring i förordningen (2002:986) om sjukersättning och aktivitetsersättning.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-02 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-R-89771

Amends article 1-3 and 7 concerning regulations on the application for sickness and activity benefits.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2010:1248) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). (Lag (2010:1248) om ändring i lagen (1991:1047) om sjuklön.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-18 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-L-88492

Amends articles 14, 16, 20, 23 and 26 concerning provisions for employed persons entitlement to sick pay.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2010:421) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). (Lag (2010:421) om ändring i lagen (1991:1047) om sjuklön.) -

Adoption: 2010-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-01 | SWE-2010-L-88489

Amends articles 17 and 28 concerning the reimbursement of certain costs for sick pay and reassessment, modification and appeal of a decision.

Amends title preceding article 17.

Introduces a new article 17a concerning the employer's costs for sick pay to employees.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2010:422) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). (Lag (2010:422) om ändring i lagen (1991:1047) om sjuklön.) -

Adoption: 2010-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-L-88490

Amends articles 17 and 28 concerning employer's costs for sick pay and regulations for review and amendment of decisions.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2010:430) amending Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. (Lag (2010:430) om ändring i lagen (1993:387) om stöd och service till vissa funktionshindrade.) -

Adoption: 2010-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | SWE-2010-L-88671

Amends article 24a and title preceding article 24a concerning notification and mediation of mismanagement.

Introduces new articles 23e and 24b-g concerning notification, mediation and investigation of mismanagement.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2010:344) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). (Lag (2010:344) om ändring i lagen (1991:1047) om sjuklön.) -

Adoption: 2010-05-06 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-L-88487

Amends article 4 concerning definitions of the terms "disease" and "working capacity".

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2010:345) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). (Lag (2010:345) om ändring i lagen (1991:1047) om sjuklön.) -

Adoption: 2010-05-06 | Date of entry into force: 2011-02-01 | SWE-2010-L-88488

Amends article 4 and 15 concerning definitions of the terms "disease" and "working capacity" and sick pay to seafarers on ships.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2009:1531) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381). -

Adoption: 2009-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-15 | SWE-2009-L-84529

Amends ch. 3 art. 4, 7 and 10a concerning the time limits and calculation of sick leave and benefits.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2009:1484) to amend Ordinance (1991:1046) respecting compensation from the health insurance scheme under the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) in the form of subsidies for work tools. (Förordning (2009:1484) om ändring i förordningen (1991:1046) om ersättning från sjukförsäkringen enligt lagen (1962:381) om allmän försäkring i form av bidrag till arbetshjälpmedel.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-R-84524

Amends article 7 concerning the age limit for receiving contributions.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2009:1454) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381). -

Adoption: 2009-12-10 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84513

Amends chapter 3 articles 4, 5d, 7, 10a and 10b concerning the time limits and calculation of sick leave and benefits; and ch. 4 articles 9 and 14 concerning the right of parents to sick leave and benefits.
Adds ch. 3 art. 5c concerning the calculation of sickness benefit before and after one year of receiving complete or partial benefits.

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Act (2009:1048) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). -

Adoption: 2009-11-05 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84459

Amends articles 13 and 15 concerning special high risk protection of employees due to special circumstances, such as a previous medical record or an organ donation.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2009:1050) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381). -

Adoption: 2009-11-05 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84461

Amends chapter 4 article 2, 12 and 13 concerning the right to insurance benefits for child care.
Adds chapter 4, article 10c, concerning the right to insurance benefits for child care, in cases where another person than the parent takes care of the child.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2009:631) to amend Ordinance (1994:2053) to provide for compensation in international matters to county and municipal councils from the health insurance scheme under the Public Insurance Act (1962:381). (Förordning (2009:631) om ändring i förordningen (1994:2053) om vissa ersättningar i internationella förhållanden till landsting och kommuner från sjukförsäkringen enligt lagen (1962:381) om allmän försäkring.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-28 | Date of entry into force: 2009-07-01 | SWE-2009-R-84449

Amends article 8a concerning reimbursement for procurement of medicine by regional authorities.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (2009:448) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047). (Lag (2009:448) om ändring i lagen (1991:1047) om sjuklön.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-30 | SWE-2009-L-84418

Amends article 18 concerning confidentiality and introduces references to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 200 of 2007) amending the Act on sickness payments (1991:1047).

Adoption: 2007-04-26 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | SWE-2007-L-79602

Amends section 26 respecting the handing of cases by the National Insurance Office.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act No. 1537 of 2006 to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 359 of 1962).

Adoption: 2006-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-L-75081

Amends several sections and inserts new section 2c to Chapter 3 and section 6a to Chapter 4.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act No. 1539 of 2006 to amend Act (No. 1047 of 1991) on sickness payment.

Adoption: 2006-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-L-75083

Amends section 23.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1076 of 2004) to amend Ordinance (No. 733 of 1985) respecting voluntary sickness benefit insurance with the public insurance funds.

Adoption: 2004-11-25 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-R-69578

Modifies the ordinance title: "Ordinance respecting voluntary sickness benefit insurance with the Insurance Fund".
Amends ss. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 13; repeals ss. 6 and 9.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 892 of 2004) to amend Ordinance (No. 361 of 1987) regulating the standard calculation of working hours when determining sickness allowance, etc.

Adoption: 2004-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-R-69215

Amends s. 5.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 895 of 2004) to amend Ordinance (No. 1046 of 1991) respecting compensation from the health insurance scheme under the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962) in the form of subsidies for work tools.

Adoption: 2004-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-R-69219

Amends ss. 4 to 6 and 9.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 899 of 2004) to amend Ordinance (No. 2053 of 1994) to provide for compensation in international matters to county and municipal councils from the health insurance scheme under the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 2004-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-R-69223

Amends ss. 3, 8 and 9.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 908 of 2004) to amend Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2000) to apply certain protective provisions for sickness benefits based on income in connection with studies or unemployment.

Adoption: 2004-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-R-69225

Amends s. 3 (application to unemployed persons).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 912 of 2004) to amend Ordinance (No. 986 of 2002) respecting sickness and activity benefits.

Adoption: 2004-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-R-69227

Amends ss. 1 and 2 (application for benefits) as well as s. 8 (decision).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 15 of 2004) respecting entry into force of certain provisions of Act (No. 424 of 2003) to amend Act (No. 1047 of 1991) on sickness payments.

Adoption: 2004-01-29 | Date of entry into force: 2004-03-01 | SWE-2004-R-67214

Concerns entry into force of ss. 17, 17a, 17b, 25, 26 and 28 of the Act (No. 424 of 2003).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 705 of 2003) to amend the Act respecting employers' social insurance contributions (No. 366 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-07-18 | Date of entry into force: 2004-01-01 | SWE-2003-L-65996

Amends sections 1 (obligation for employers to pay sickness and pension contributions under the Sickness Insurance Act and the National Pensions Act) and 2a (income basis in case of insured person working abroad with no or reduced taxes).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 422 of 2003) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 2003-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65141

Repeals and amends several sections, inter alia, formalities for applicant to fulfill in case of sickness, exception therefrom, and cases when sickness benefits may be reduced or refused.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 423 of 2003) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 2003-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65142

Adds and amends several sections, inter alia, calculation of sickness benefit (amount benefit and number of days), and provisional family benefit for parents taking care of disabled child instead of working.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 424 of 2003) to amend the Act on sickness payments (No. 1047 of 1991).

Adoption: 2003-06-12 | SWE-2003-L-65143

Adds and amends several sections covering, inter alia, ss. 7 (period of sickness benefit), 17-17b (calculation rules of compensation for employer) and 25-26 and 28 (procedural rules).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 986 of 2002) respecting sickness and activity benefits. (Förordning (2002:986) om sjukersättning och aktivitetsersättning.) -

Adoption: 2002-12-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | SWE-2002-R-63033

The consolidation of the Ordinance includes amending texts through March 2013 (including Ordinance 2004:912, Ordinance 2008:877, Ordinance 2010:1720, Ordinance 2012:266, Ordinance 2013:54). The consolidated text includes various amendments.

Contains 8 sections covering, inter alia:

- Application for sickness or activity benefits under the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).
- Reduced or withdrawn early retirement pension due to person returning to work.
- Payment rules.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 1114 of 2001) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 2001-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2002-01-01 | SWE-2001-L-60769

Amends s. 4b (amount of sickness leave) and 8a (evaluation of insured person's working capacity due to sickness) of chapter 3.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 1116 of 2001) to amend the Act respecting sickness payments (No. 1047 of 1991).

Adoption: 2001-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2002-01-01 | SWE-2001-L-60770

Amends several sections covering, inter alia, ss. 12 (duty for employer to notify sickness cases), 13 (special high risk protection for insured employee under certain conditions) and 14 (duty for employee having applied for special high risk protection to undergo medical examination).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2000) to apply certain protective provisions for sickness benefits based on income in connexion with studies or unemployment.

Adoption: 2000-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | SWE-2000-R-58608

Contains three sections to protect insured persons who study or who are unemployed and refers to relevant applicable legislation, i.e., the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962) and other texts.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 382 of 2000) to amend the Act on sickness payments (No. 1047 of 1991).

Adoption: 2000-05-31 | Date of entry into force: 2000-07-01 | SWE-2000-L-58172

Amends s. 7 (period covered by sickness payments).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 1235 of 1999) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 1999-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-01 | SWE-1999-L-55748

Amends section 2 of chapter 3 (calculation of cash sickness benefits based on revenues).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 1366 of 1999) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 1999-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2001-10 | SWE-1999-L-55752

Amends ss. 2, 2a and 5 of chapter 3 (earnings serving as basis for calculating cash sickness benefits).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 817 of 1999) to amend the Sickness Payments Act (No. 1047 of 1991).

Adoption: 1999-11-04 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | SWE-1999-L-55144

Amends ss. 13 (possibility for the social insurance service to grant special work protection for workers with sickness insurance), 20 (rules governing dispute regarding right to sickness benefit) and 25 (rules of procedure).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 547 of 1998) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 1998-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 1998-07-01 | SWE-1998-L-51421

Amends miscellaneous provisions covering, inter alia, s. 10:3 (sickness benefit during training period) of ch. 3, and subparagraph (d) of s. 3 (inclusion of sickness benefit as revenue) of ch. 11.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 1227 of 1997) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 1997-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1998-01-01 | SWE-1997-L-48734

Amends s. 5 (sickness benefit for disabled persons undergoing adult training) of ch. 3.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (No. 562 of 1997) to amend the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962).

Adoption: 1997-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 1998-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1997-07-01 | SWE-1997-L-48725

Amends several provisions, inter alia, ss. 1, 4, 4a and, 7b, 10a and 16 (amount of sickness benefit), 9a (maternity benefit) of ch. 3; ss. 9 (conditions for persons having stayed abroad to register with insurance fund; sickness benefit for parent with early retirement pension), 14 (calculation of parental benefit) of ch. 4. Adds subparagraph c (amount of sickness benefit in case of early retirement) to s. 5 of ch. 3.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (1996:1062) to amend the Act (1991:1047) respecting sickness benefit.

Adoption: 1996-10-31 | Date of entry into force: 1997-01-01 | SWE-1996-L-46162

Amends ss. 7 (benefits due for 28 calendar days), 17 (voluntary insurance coverage for employers)

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (1995:1478) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381).

Adoption: 1995-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | SWE-1995-L-43778

Numerous amendments including a repeal of sections 4c and 4d of Ch. 3, and 14 of Ch. 5 and the insertion of a new section 11b of Ch. 4 (coordination of benefits). The amendments include provisions that cash sickness benefits are not payable the first day of illness, and that, generally, the maximum benefit due is 75 percent of the daily calculated income. Most recent consolidation Act (1982:120).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (19995:1480) to amend the Act (1991:1047) respecting sickness payments.

Adoption: 1995-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | SWE-1995-L-43779

Amends sections 3 (qualifying working days), 6 (no payments first day of illness), 15 (exceptions), 17 (possiblity for certain employers to insure their obligations under this Act), and 23 (benefits limited to 75 percent of salary).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (1995:586) to amend the Act (1994:2072) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381).

Adoption: 1995-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-01 | SWE-1995-L-43734

Technical adjustment of section 5 of Ch. 3 (adjustment of benefits).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act (1995:508) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381).

Adoption: 1995-05-18 | Date of entry into force: 1995-10-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1997-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1996-01-01 | SWE-1995-L-43727

Numerous amendments including the introduction of three new sections, 4a in Ch. 3 (coordination of sickness benefits with other benefits), 8a in Ch. 3 (methods for evaluating diminished working capacity), and 3b in Ch. 7 (prescribed medical examinations to establish and verify diminished working capacity).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) (1994:1865)

Adoption: 1994-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-40161

Amends section 2a of Chapter 3 (calculation of cash sickness benefit).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) (1994:1814)

Adoption: 1994-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-40151

Provides that compensation for out-patient treatment arranged and financed by the State, a county council or a municipality that is not part of a county council shall be paid in accordance with rules provided for by the Government. Compensation is payable to persons resident in Sweden.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 2053 of 1994) to provide for compensation in international matters to county and municipal councils from the health insurance scheme under the Public Insurance Act (No. 381 of 1962). (Förordningen (1994:2053) om vissa ersättningar i internationella förhållanden till landsting och kommuner från sjukförsäkringen enligt lagen (1962:381) om allmän försäkring)

Adoption: 1994-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-R-43712

Provides that local county councils can be compensated from the public insurance (Act No. 381 of 1962) for costs incurred for health and medical care, dental treatment and transportation in relation to illness pursuant to Community Council Directive 71/1408/EEC and pursuant to bilateral social security agreements between Sweden and another State.

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Act to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) (1993:1653)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | SWE-1993-L-35653

Rules in respect of compensation for travelling expenses and patient fees.

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) (1993:1551)

Adoption: 1993-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | SWE-1993-L-35651

Amends section 3 of chapter 11 (calculation of benefits).

Sweden - Medical care and sickness benefit - Law, Act

Act amending the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) (1993:589).

Adoption: 1993-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | SWE-1993-L-35876

Amends section 2 of chapter 2 (compensation for means of assistance for disabled persons).