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Ranked on price, advice, digital experience and member feedback.
| A-kasse | Target group | Price/mo. | Har fagforening / samarbejdspartner | Score (method) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Akademikernes A-kasse The a-kasse for graduates and academics. | Academics, University students | 517 DKK free for students | Ja | 4.5 | See details |
 Det Faglige Hus Low-cost a-kasse and union under one roof. | All professions | 528 DKK free for students | Ja | 4.3 | See details |
A&Til (tidligere FTFa) Cross-professional a-kasse with strong career advice. Free for students. | All professions | 521 DKK free for students | Ja | 4.3 | See details |
 Min A-kasse Cross-professional a-kasse with no union ties. | All professions | 542 DKK free for students | Ja | 4.1 | See details |
 Din Sundhedsfaglige A-kasse Cheapest in our comparison — for healthcare professionals. | Nurses and midwives, Physiotherapists, occupational therapists | 513 DKK free for students | Ja | 4.1 | See details |
 Krifa Cross-professional a-kasse focused on good working life. | All professions | 556 DKK free for students | Ja | 3.9 | See details |
A-kasse guides
Everything you need to know about benefits, joining, switching and rights — clear and short.
Understand what an a-kasse is, what it costs, and why 2M+ Danes are members.
It takes 5 minutes, costs nothing, and you keep your seniority.
The ordinary maximum rate for fully insured members is DKK 22,041/month before tax (2026) — 90 % of your previous income, capped.
Eligibility depends on membership seniority, income and availability. Special rules apply to graduates and to re-qualifying.
The benefit period is 2 years within a 3-year window — extendable through work.
An a-kasse insures your income. A union negotiates pay and working conditions. Two separate products.
Yes — if you join an a-kasse within 14 days of your final exam.
Compare Danish salary insurance from all major a-kasser in 2026 — prices from DKK 34/month, coverage up to 90 %, waiting periods and when it's worth it.
Self-employed in Denmark have had equal unemployment rights since 2018. See how benefits are calculated, work rules while claiming, and the best a-kasser for self-employed in 2026.
No — only one a-kasse at a time. But switching is free and instant.
Yes — the fee is fully deductible. You save roughly 25–37 % of the cost.
Efterløn is an early-retirement scheme being phased out. Requires contributions for up to 30 years.
Yes — your a-kasse membership fee is fully tax deductible in Denmark. Here's how much you save and how SKAT handles it automatically.
Enroll in an a-kasse within 14 days of your final exam to secure dimittend unemployment benefits without the standard 12-month membership requirement.
Most Danish a-kasser offer free student membership for up to 5 years. Enrolling early removes the graduate waiting month and starts your seniority immediately.
Current 2026 graduate benefit rates, provider vs. non-provider status, the conditional waiting month (waived after one year's membership), and when your first payment arrives.