Not gainfully employed

Sickness benefits

In the Nordic countries, all those who are resident (recorded in the national register) are entitled to health care. This means treatment at a public hospital, treatment by a doctor, physiotherapist etc.

Family benefits

If you live in a Nordic country and are a parent, you are entitled to child allowance. You are also entitled to other family benefits. There are special benefits for childbirth.
Regulations and benefits vary in the Nordic countries.

Pension

Persons who are resident in a Nordic country earn the right to a residence-based pension. Such pensions are calculated according to how many years you have lived in the country after the age of 16 (15 years in Denmark) up to the pensionable age. 40 years provide a full residence-based pension. The pension is payable even if you live in another Nordic country as a pensioner.
There are different age limits for residence-based old-age pensions in the Nordic countries.
If you work in a Nordic country you will earn the right to a work-related pension.

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