Swedish Social Insurance Agency increases debt collection efficiency

A report from the Swedish Social Insurance Inspectorate (ISF) reveals that the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) is recovering funds more rapidly, leading to an increase in debts sent to the Swedish Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden).

Since 2022, the agency no longer needs to apply for a payment order or seek court action before transferring unpaid claims to the Enforcement Authority. This change has caused the proportion of claims sent for collection to rise from 2 percent to 17 percent. Additionally, the agency has shortened standard repayment plans from over two years to a maximum of one year.

The ISF notes that while the state is recovering money faster, the impact on economically vulnerable individuals is significant. Over a quarter of those receiving claims already have existing debts with the Enforcement Authority. For this specific group, the proportion of new claims sent for collection has risen from 7 percent to 49 percent.