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17. september 2024 kl. 17:32 #705Dovile SAGATIENEDeltager
hello.
I have been a member in Danish social security scheme as of 15th of November 2023. From this period I only had KU (Copenhagen university) as your employer – therefore I became member in the Danish social security scheme.
My due date is November 27, 2024, but my contract with KU expires October 1, so would be grateful if you could consult if I am eligible for social benefits regarding my maternity.best regards, Dovile
18. september 2024 kl. 12:03 #706supportKeymasterHi,
I need some more information before I can help you:
1. What do you mean by “member in Danish social security scheme” – Have you been member of a danish A-kasse since 15th of November 2023 ?
2. If Yes, have you transfered member periods from another EU-country’s Unemployment Insurance to the danish A-kasse?
3. Do you have a normal salary at KU?
4. How much is your working time (per week) at KU?Please answer in the forum, and I can try to answer you.
Best regards,
Anders Weber, A-kasser.dk18. september 2024 kl. 13:06 #707Dovile SAGATIENEDeltagerHELLO
MANY THANKS1. What do you mean by “member in Danish social security scheme” – Have you been member of a danish A-kasse since 15th of November 2023 ? I AM NOT SURE. COPENHAGEN UNIVERSITY ADVISED TO CONTACT YOU. THE ONLY THING IS FOR SURE, THAT MY EMPLOYER PAID SOCIAL SECURITY FEES FOR ME SINCE 2023-11-15. I ASSUME THAT MAKE ME THE MEMBER OF A-KASSE AUTOMATICALLY?
2. If Yes, have you transfered member periods from another EU-country’s Unemployment Insurance to the danish A-kasse? I AM NOT SURE. I DID NOTHING REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY. I WORKED, I GOT PAID THE SALARY FROM UNIVERSITY.
3. Do you have a normal salary at KU? YES, IT WAS NORMAL SALARY OF AN ASSOC PROFESSOR, IT WAS PAID MONTHLY
4. How much is your working time (per week) at KU? IT WAS FULL TIME JOB, THE WORKING HOURS WERE 37 H PER WEEK.18. september 2024 kl. 15:09 #708supportKeymasterHi,
if it is Copenhagen University as an employer you are talking about, then its not possible that they have paid for A-kasse. All employees pay something called AM-bidrag, but that is not A-kasse.
A-kasse (Unemployment Insurance) is voluntary in Denmark, and it is something the individual must decide if he/she want to pay for.So for me it seems like you are not (and have never been) member of an A-kasse. And even if you had you would not be able to meet the requirement of 1 year membership.
As unemployed going on maternity leave you must be eligible for Unemployment benefits before you can get Maternity benefits.You must be in work or be a member of an A-kasse to be able to receive maternity benefits (“barselsdagpenge”).
So if my understanding of your situation is correct, then you can not get maternit benefits (“barselsdagpenge”).
Let me know if you have further comments.
Best regards,
Anders Weber, A-kasser.dk
18. september 2024 kl. 16:13 #709Dovile SAGATIENEDeltagerthanks a lot.
so if I was not paying voluntary, I am not eligible for any kind of maternity assistance?
BUT KU ALREADY PAID FOR ME, NO?I was consulted by the social security office:
they explained the following: I am eligible for maternity benefits if:
1. If I am employed on the day of maternity leave (I am not, as my contract expires Sept 30 and my due date is Nov 27, which is more than six weeks)
2. Or if KU paid any social security contributions during my contract: please clarify on that when possible_.
KU clarified: Dovilé has been member in Danish social security scheme as of 15th of November 2023. From this period you only had KU as your employer – therefore you become member in the Danish social security scheme.
I was consulted by social security services, that I might be eligible for some Unemployment benefits via A-KASSE: https://www.a-kasser.dk/benefits/index.html
not sure if ti helps, but this is the track I have at the moment.
19. september 2024 kl. 11:16 #710supportKeymasterHi,
I think maybe you should also read the guide at borger.dk:
Maternity/paternity benefits.There you can see the same as I say:
As unemployed going on maternity leave you must be eligible for Unemployment benefits before you can get Maternity benefits.
And you can only be eligible for Unemployment benefits (“dagpenge”) if you are member of an A-kasse.KU can not have paid for your A-kasse. I have never heard about that. KU – like other employers – will have to pay some social contributions, and also employees will pay AM-bidrag through their salary payment note. BUT these contributions are not payment for A-kasse membership.
You should not compare A-kasse with your right to have treatment at hospital etc. If you work legally in Denmark, you are covered by the Danish health insurance system.
If you are not member of an A-kasse, you can not get Unemployment benefits.
Hope it helps.
Best regards,
Anders Weber, A-kasser.dk
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