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From 1 July 2026, the transition allowance for single parents is partially phased out. See who can still receive support and what you can apply for instead from NAV.
Basic support and care allowance are tax-free benefits from NAV for chronic illness. See the 2026 rates, the coeliac disease table, and how to apply in time.
Struggling to find a job? NAV offers schemes such as wage subsidies, work training, and courses to help you enter the workforce. Here's how to access them.
The health centre is a free service for all families with babies in Norway. Learn about home visits, the 14 check-ups, and how the health centre differs from child protective services.
Safety alarms and welfare technology help elderly live safely at home. Learn how to apply for the service from your municipality, who can get one, and what it costs.
Do you lack legal residence in Norway? You still have the right to emergency care and necessary healthcare. Read about your rights and free health centers for undocumented migrants.
Are you 67 years or older and have lived a short time in Norway? Supplementary allowance can ensure you a minimum income. See rates, requirements and how to apply in 2026.
From 1 July 2026, several NAV rules are changing. Disability benefit gets equal minimum income base, and some rates are adjusted upward. See what applies to you.
Guardianship in Norway is voluntary help to manage your finances and personal matters. You keep your rights, and the County Governor appoints a guardian.
People with disabilities have strong rights in Norway: protection against discrimination, free assistive devices from NAV, municipal services and financial support.
Practical guide to death and funerals in Norway: a doctor writes the death certificate, funerals happen within 10 business days, you have the right to a free grave, and NAV may provide funeral aid.
Travelling for treatment? You can get your travel covered. See rates and copay for 2026, how to apply on helsenorge with BankID, and when you get arranged transport.
Elderly care in Norway is the responsibility of the municipality. How to apply for home help, home nursing care and nursing homes, what the co-payment costs, and how to appeal a decision.
A future power of attorney lets you decide today who will manage your finances and other important matters for you if one day you cannot do it yourself. Here's how to create one correctly.
Pleiepenger provides 100% salary from NAV when you need to care for a seriously ill child. Here is who can apply, what counts as serious illness, 2026 rates and the application process.
Municipal housing is an offer for those who cannot secure housing on the ordinary market. This explains who is prioritized, the application process, typical waiting times and the difference between municipal housing and housing allowance.
Bereavement leave is not enshrined in law in Norway. Learn what the law actually provides, what collective agreements add, and what benefits NAV offers when a close person is seriously ill.
Care allowance is payment from the municipality for informal care work. Care support from NAV is pension credits for caregivers. Read about conditions, application and rates.
Uføretrygd from NAV replaces your income when you can no longer work due to permanent illness or injury. Learn about the requirements, how the rate is calculated and what immigrants specifically need to know in 2026.
Social assistance from NAV is the last safety net when you have no other income. Learn who can apply, what is covered, the municipality's discretionary assessment and the Qualification Programme as an alternative.
Short explanation of Norway: geography, population, parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, municipalities, welfare and values.
Everything about work assessment allowance (AAP) in 2026: who is eligible, how much you get, how long you can receive it, and how to apply to NAV.
A simple guide to Norway's welfare state: how tax and national insurance contributions fund health, school, pensions and NAV benefits through folketrygden.
Child benefit in 2026 is 2,012 kr per child per month for all under 18. See who gets it, when it is automatic, and when you must apply to NAV.
Kontantstøtte (cash benefit) in 2026 is up to 7 500 kr/month for children aged 13–19 months. See the amount, the five-year rule for both parents and how barnehage affects the benefit.
Housing Allowance is a monthly benefit from Husbanken for those with low income and high housing costs – even as a tenant. See 2026 rates, who qualifies, and how to apply.
