Get affordable unemployment insurance with AKA

Pharmadanmark is a professional association for employees and leaders in the life science sector – not an unemployment insurance fund (A-kasse). If you want to secure your right to unemployment benefits, follow the lead of many of our members and join Akademikernes A-kasse (AKA) – the largest A-kasse for academics in Denmark. Joining an A-kasse is essential if you want access to benefits.

What Is an A-kasse?

An A-kasse is a membership-based fund that gives you access to unemployment benefits if you lose your job.

With a cheap A-kasse, you're covered without breaking the bank.

You’re eligible for benefits if you:

• Have been a member of an A-kasse for at least 1 year
• Meet the income requirement, or have finished a degree of at least 18 months and joined an A-kasse within 14 days
• Are actively available to the job market

Your A-kasse will guide you through the rules and payment rates. Læs mere om AKA

A-kasse or Union – What’s the Difference?

• A-kasse (like AKA): Offers unemployment benefits, job search support, early retirement advice, and courses.
• Union (like Pharmadanmark): Negotiates your salary and working conditions, offers contract and career advice, legal support, and much more.

These services complement each other. For full support, we recommend being a member of both Pharmadanmark and an A-kasse.

Why Choose Akademikernes A-kasse?

AKA is Denmark’s largest A-kasse for academics – and Pharmadanmark’s trusted partner.

With AKA, you get:

• Access to unemployment benefits
• Professional job search coaching
• Strong member benefits
• A cheap A-kasse tailored to highly educated professionals

AKA also helps you navigate the Danish labor market – whether you’re new to the workforce or an experienced specialist.

Want even more value in your working life?

How to get started

Take the first step – start securing your financial future today.
Get a cheap unemployment insurance today