How healthcare works in Sweden

Swedish healthcare is largely tax-funded. The Swedish healthcare system is financed by a social insurance that provides all citizens with subsidized healthcare through the government.

You will need a personnummer (personal identity number) to use the public healthcare system.

Once you do have a personal number, public healthcare visits will average between 110 to 300 SEK (12–35 USD) depending on your county. Specialist appointments will be around 400 SEK (45 USD). Having a private health insurance plan is not common, but those who choose it can expect to pay around 4,000 SEK per year (460 USD). 

Self-care when your child is sick: https://www.1177.se/sa-fungerar-varden/lagar-och-bestammelser/barns-och-vardnadshavares-rattigheter-i-varden

Primary care centres (Vårdcentraler)

The primary care centre (vårdcentralen or husläkarmottagningen), treats adults and children for non-urgent illnesses and complaints, e.g. sore throats, a high temperature in children, urinary infections, allergies, dizziness, backache and chronic illnesses such as diabetes. At the primary care centre you can also have your blood pressure taken, wounds dressed and stitches removed after minor surgical operations, as well as receive advice and support in how to stop smoking or lose weight. You can also speak to someone if you feel depressed or worried. If the family doctor (husläkaren) at the primary care centre feels that you need specialist care (specialistvård), you will be referred to a specialist clinic (specialistmottagning).

If you or your family member is ill, your first contact should be with your local primary care centre (vårdcentral). There are both private and public primary care centres. Book an appointment by calling in advance.

You can also, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, call the Medical Advice number, 1177, to get:

For poison information call 010-456 6700, if urgent call 112.
For emergencies or life-threatening situations, call 112.

Pregnancy/Midwifes

To receive consultation and regular health check-ups during pregnancy, you need to register with a midwife (Barnmorska). You can choose between public and private midwifes and both are free.

To search for public and private midwifes in your local area go to website Vården. In the first search field “kategori” enter “Barnmorska”, and in the second search field “område” enter city “Malmö” or “Stockholm” etc. Check the results to find a midwife in your local area. You can also contact your local primary care center for information about midwifes in your area.

More information:
--> Pregnancy and childbirth in Sweden
--> New parents (Swedish Tax Agency)






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