Försäkringskassan letter explained in English
Social insurance office. Pays social insurance, for example child benefit, parental benefit, sickness benefit and housing allowance.
Letters you may get
- Beslut — what you get, or why a payment changes or stops
- Återkrav — they say you got too much and want it back
- Begäran om komplettering — they need more information
What to do
- If you disagree, ask for omprövning within two months from the day you got the decision.
- Report changes quickly, for example a new income or address — late reports often lead to återkrav.
- Find the deadline. Look for “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”). See the template.
Words you may see
- omprövning
- A request to the same office to look at its decision again.
- återkrav
- A claim to pay back money you got but weren’t entitled to.
- komplettering
- A request to send more information or papers.
Questions
What is the Försäkringskassan?
Social insurance office. Pays social insurance, for example child benefit, parental benefit, sickness benefit and housing allowance.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Försäkringskassan?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag” — they mark the deadline. In Sweden, deadlines to appeal usually start on the day you received the decision (fick del av beslutet). If the office used simplified delivery (förenklad delgivning), the letter counts as received two weeks after it was sent. Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check when your letter really arrived. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”).
Can I read a Försäkringskassan letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Swedish. Your letter never leaves your device.
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