Become a member

Alfa-kassan is an unemployment insurance fund that welcomes everyone! As a member, you get financial security when you need it the most.

Join Alfa-kassan

Why should I become a member?

If you join an unemployment fund, you can receive a higher benefit if you become unemployed. The benefit is based both on your previous income and how long you have been a member. This means that the longer you have been a member, the higher your benefit usually is. That is why it is a good idea to become a member!

Who can become a member?

Anyone who has ever worked in Sweden can join Alfa-kassan, even if you have only worked for one hour. It does not matter what kind of job you have, what type of employment you hold, or if you are self-employed. Everyone is welcome to us!

For all professions and sectors
Higher benefit as a member
25% tax deduction on monthly fees

How much benefit can I get?

As a member, you can receive up to 80 percent of your previous income. We can cover income up to 34,000 SEK, which means you can receive a maximum of 27,200 SEK. If you are not a member, you can receive 50 percent of your previous income. Additionally, you pay an administration fee of 10 SEK for each benefit day.

Requirements to get benefit

How much does it cost to be a member?

It costs 170 SEK per month. However, you receive 25 percent of this cost back as a tax deduction in your yearly tax return.

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Learn more about the membership

As a member, you can receive a higher benefit than if you are not a member. The membership costs SEK 170 per month, and you get 25% of this cost back in your yearly tax return. If you are not a member, you can still apply for benefit. In that case, you pay SEK 10 for each day you receive benefit instead of a monthly fee.
No, joining Alfa-kassan does not automatically mean you’ve applied for benefits. You need to submit a separate benefit application through Mina sidor.
No, you can only be a member of one unemployment insurance fund at a time. However, you are more than welcome to switch to Alfa-kassan!
No, even if you are a member of Alfa-kassan, you still need to meet certain conditions to qualify for benefits. You must be registered with Arbetsförmedlingen, actively looking for and be able to take a job, and fulfill an income requirement.
No, you do not have to be a member to apply for benefit. However, if you are a member of another unemployment insurance fund, you should apply through them.
If you do not have an electronic ID, you can apply for benefits by filling out a physical form. Please contact our customer service, and they will assist you further.

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How would you like to pay for your membership?

Direct debit

Request direct debit through your bank in our e-service Min anslutning. Choose Arbetslöshetskassan Alfa as the payee. The fee is deducted on the 28th or the closest bank day.

Digital mailbox

We send invoices to Kiva and Billo. If registered, you receive them automatically. Invoices are sent in January, April, July, and October. Pay monthly or as a lump sum.

E-invoices

Register an e-invoice at your bank. Invoices are sent in January, April, July, and October. Pay monthly or as a lump sum.

Paper invoice

You will receive a paper invoice if you have not chosen an alternative payment method or if you are not registered with Kivra or Billo.

Change to another unemployment fund

If you change fund, your membership time can be transferred as long as your membership is continious. If you leave a fund and do not join another one immediately, your membership time resets. This can lower your benefit, since it is based on both your previous income and the length of your membership.

How do I avoid a gap in my membership?

Contact your current unemployment fund and request to leave. Your withdrawal can take effect no earlier than the last day of the month they received your notice.
Apply to the new fund the following month. Membership always starts on the first day of the month you apply.