It was released by the INSS on the last day 9, the receipt of medical certificates from the insured through the electronic portal, Meu INSS in the application or by computer. Those who use the platform to forward the documentation and apply for sickness benefit will also automatically receive an advance payment of R 1,4045, after the certificate has been validated by the Institute's medical expert.
The National Congress approved the anticipation of the benefit of a minimum wage, as one of the measures to protect and combat the coronavirus pandemic.
INSS agencies are closed during this period and will remain closed for the time being until the end of April. In this way, in-person medical expertise was suspended.
Payment of a monthly minimum wage was approved by law which guarantees receipt during the period of up to three months of sickness benefit, according to the presentation of the medical certificate
Congressional approval
The anticipation, worth one minimum wage, was approved by the National Congress as one of the measures to combat the new coronavirus pandemic. With the spread of the disease in the country, INSS agencies are closed until the end of April, with the suspension of face-to-face medical expertise.
Law No. 13,982 established the anticipation of 1 monthly minimum wage for applicants for sickness benefit benefits during a period of 3 months or until the federal medical expertise is carried out, “whichever occurs first”.
Requirements
To ensure assistance for policyholders, an advance of R$ 1,045 per month will be made for those who apply for sickness benefit. It is necessary that all the necessary information be presented together with the certificate. Such as the doctor's name, professional's CRM number, disease/ICD code, specific date of rest.
The amount determined is close to the average amount of aid granted by the body: in January, the average amount of sickness aid granted was R$ 1,487.35
After the in-person expertise, the difference will be passed on to the beneficiary. In the event that government doctors do not approve the granting of assistance, the insured person will not receive any supplement, but will also not have to return what he has already received if there is no evidence of attempted fraud.
For those who are already registered with Meu INSS, the process is simpler. But it is also possible to make the request and send the certificate without the need for previous registration on the site. The application can be made through the Meu INSS application, available for cell phones with Android or iOS systems or through the portal https://meu.inss.gov.br/.
