APGIVsystemet

APGIVsystemet is the Swedish abbreviation for the system of parental leave benefits. It is a social insurance system administered by Försäkringskassan, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. The system aims to provide financial security for parents when they take time off work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.

The core of APGIVsystemet is the concept of parental allowance, which is paid to parents during their leave. This allowance is based on a parent's income and is intended to replace a significant portion of their salary. There are different types of parental leave and associated benefits, including general parental benefit, which is the primary form of parental leave, and special parental benefit, which can be used for specific situations such as when a child is ill.

Parents can share the parental leave days between them, and there are specific rules regarding the allocation and use of these days. The system encourages both parents to participate in childcare. Eligibility for parental allowance is generally tied to having worked and earned income in Sweden. The duration and amount of parental allowance are subject to specific regulations and can be adjusted by the government. APGIVsystemet is a key component of Sweden's welfare state, supporting work-life balance and gender equality in parenting.