Special pension allowance in case of redundancy due to lack of work, illness or injury

In the event of redundancy due to lack of work, the state sector transition agreement entitles you to be assessed for special pension compensation in certain circumstances. Decisions on eligibility for special pension compensation are made by a transition agreement committee.

From 1 February 2021, you can also be granted special pension compensation in certain circumstances if you have been made redundant due to illness or injury, or if you have agreed with the employer to terminate your employment due to illness or injury. Under the agreement, this applies if your ability to work is permanently reduced to such an extent that you cannot perform work of significance to the employer.

Conditions for special pension compensation

If you were made redundant due to lack of work during the period 2015–2023

You must be at least 62 years old, have been at least 57 when you left state sector employment and have been employed for at least seven years by the same state sector employer. You must also no longer be entitled to compensation from the unemployment insurance fund and have been actively looking for work.

The transition committee can also assess whether there are special grounds for granting special pension compensation to you if you became employed at the age of 56. Special pension compensation is paid until the age of 65. If you are dependent on a state guarantee pension, you can receive compensation until the age of 66.

If you are made redundant due to lack of work in 2024 or later

You must be at least 64 years old, have been at least 59 when you left state sector employment and have been employed for at least seven years by the same state sector employer. You must also no longer be entitled to compensation from the unemployment insurance fund and have been actively looking for work.

The transition committee can also assess whether there are special grounds for granting special pension compensation to you if you became employed at the age of 58. Special pension compensation is paid until the age of 66.

Calculation of special pension compensation

Your salary and your pensionable employment period determine the amount you can receive in special pension compensation. To see a calculation of the amount that would apply in your case, contact the National Government Employee Pensions Board (SPV).

More about special pension compensation

The time until you reach the age of 65, your pensionable employment period, is credited to your future defined benefit retirement pension. Payments are also made to your defined contribution occupational pension. These are calculated as percentages of your pensionable income. Your state pension is impacted negatively by the fact that any occupational pension payments you receive are not pensionable income in the state pension system, but not significantly.

More information about terms and conditions and how to apply can be found on the SPV website (in Swedish).