Grading of care allowance

If the child is under organised supervision of others, e.g. attends daycare or school part of the day, the attendance allowance may be reduced (graded). When grading, consideration must be given to the need to be on standby and to rest after night-time supervision and care. The attendance allowance can be graded down to 20 percent.

Attendance allowance can be granted as long as the conditions are met, until the child turns 18 years old.

How is the care allowance calculated?

Attendance allowance is calculated in the same way as sick pay:

  • For employees and freelancers: The calculation is based on the income reported to the a-ordning in the last three months before the absence started.
  • For self-employed individuals: The calculation is based on the average pensionable income for the last three years.

Attendance allowance is paid at 100 percent of the calculation base from the first day of absence, but cannot exceed 6 times the basic amount.