What is A-kasse?
A-kasse (Arbejdsløshedskasse) are Danish unemployment insurance funds.
A-kasse membership is voluntary, But for those working in Denmark, it can be extremely beneficial.
With A-kasse, you can get unemployment benefits if you lose your job, which provides financial stability and allows you to return to the labor market more easily.
How does A-kasse work?
A-kasse are independently managed institutions that work with the state to provide financial support to the unemployed.
The condition for receiving the benefit (dagpenge) is to meet certain criteria, such as:
- you have been a member of the unemployment insurance fund for at least 1 year,
- You meet the income requirements within the last 3 years (gross 273,504 kr.),
- while collecting unemployment benefits, you have places of registration and permanent residence in Denmark,
- You registered as unemployed at jobnet.dk,
- You are actively looking for a job and are available on the job market.
Benefits of A-kasse membership
- Unemployment benefits - if you lose your job, you can receive benefits (dagpenge) for a period of up to two years, Provided that the criteria of the aforementioned are met,
- Financial security - The amount of dagpenge can be up to 90% of previous salary, but with a certain limit, i.e., a maximum. 21.092 kr gross per month in 2025,
- Looking for a job abroad - you can collect Danish unemployment benefits abroad for up to three months if you want to apply for a job in another EEA country, the Faroe Islands or Switzerland,
- Access to training and career counseling - Most A-kasse offers courses, training and assistance in finding a new job,
- Support for the self-employed - Some A-kasse offer special programs for self-employed people.
How to choose the right A-casse?
There are a number of A-kasse funds in Denmark, some of which target specific professional groups, such as teachers, engineers, doctors or administrative staff.
Some of the most popular include:
- Krifa, Det Faglige Hus - aimed at the majority of employees,
- HK A-kasse - For administrative and commercial employees,
- ASE - For those doing business in Denmark,
- Akademikernes A-kasse - For those with an academic background.
- Faglig Fælles A-kasse (3F). - For manual workers and artisans.
- CA A-kasse - For those working in business, marketing and economics.
How much does A-kasse membership cost?
The cost of A-kasse membership depends on the specific fund, but typically ranges from 500 to 600 DKK per month. It is also possible to combine membership in A-kasse with membership in a labor union (fagforening), which often provides additional benefits, such as legal support or negotiation of employment terms.
How to join A-kasse?
The registration process is simple - just go to the website of the A-kasse of your choice and fill out the online application form. It's worth joining A-kasse as soon as possible, to avoid a situation in which the lack of adequate membership seniority prevents the receipt of benefits.
To be a member of A-kasse no registration in Denmark required, however, you must be domiciled and permanently residing in Denmark to qualify for unemployment benefits.
Summary
A-kasse is a key component of the Danish social security system that provides financial stability in the event of job loss. For those working in Denmark, whether employed or self-employed, membership in A-kasse can be very beneficial. It is worthwhile to carefully analyze the available options and choose the fund best suited to your work situation.
Do you need help ?
- to sign up for A-kasse take a peek here>. https://your-adviser.dk/a-kasse-ubezpieczenie-na-wypadek-bezrobocia/,
- You are a member of A-kasse and want to take advantage of the unemployment benefits but don't know how to go about it, we will guide you step by step - contact us. Hotline +45 35 13 13 10 (8.00 - 18.00, Mon-Fri) or write to help@your-adviser.dk.
