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The year 2024 arrived with great news for INSS retirees and pensioners: the 13th salary was brought forward!
In this complete blog post from My Benefits, you will have access to all the relevant information about this important benefit.
Who is entitled to the advanced INSS 13th salary
All INSS insured individuals and pensioners who, in 2024, throughout the year, received:
The INSS 13th salary advanced in 2024 was paid to all retirees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of social security allowances from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), including:
- Retirees due to age, disability, or length of service;
- Pensioners;
- Beneficiaries of sickness benefit;
- Imprisonment allowance;
- Maternity benefit;
- Family allowance;
- Lifetime monthly income (RMV);
Other benefits paid by the INSS.
There were no specific requirements to be entitled to the advanced 13th salary. Payment was automatic for all beneficiaries who receive more than one minimum wage.
To find out whether you received the advanced 13th salary
- Access the Meu INSS with your CPF and password;
- On the home screen, click “Meu INSS”;
- Then, go to “Benefits/Allowances”;
- Select the benefit you want to check (for example, “Retirement by Age”);
- Click “Benefit Details”;
- In the “Payment History” tab, you can see whether the advance 13th salary was paid and on what date.
Additional information
- The advance 13th salary was paid in two installments:
- 1st installment: 50% of the total amount, paid between April 24 and May 8, 2024, according to the final digit of the NIS;
- 2nd installment: The remaining 50%, paid starting July 31, 2024, also according to the final digit of the NIS.
- The 13th salary is a right guaranteed by law for all workers covered by labor laws and for some public servants;
- The 13th salary amount is calculated based on the sum of all gross compensation received during the year, from January through December;
- Income tax deductions and other contributions may be applied to the 13th salary.
The Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC), paid to elderly people and people with disabilities, does not guarantees the right to the 13th salary.
Installment payment schedule:
The payment schedule for the advance INSS 13th salary was established as follows:
First installment:
- Final NIS digit 1: April 24, 2024;
- Other endings: Between April 25 and May 6, 2024.
Second installment:
- Starting May 31, 2024, according to the INSS regular schedule.
Economic impact of the advance payment
The advance payment of the INSS 13th salary in 2024 is a measure aimed at injecting R$ 33.68 billion into the Brazilian economy. This measure is considered an important economic stimulus, because:
- There is no income tax charge on the first installment of the 13th salary;
- It increases the circulation of money in the market;
- It encourages consumption and boosts various sectors of the economy.
Frequently asked questions:
Can I withdraw the entire advance payment of the 13th salary at once? No. The advance payment of the INSS 13th salary is paid in two installments, just like the traditional 13th salary.
How do I receive the advance payment of the 13th salary? The advance payment of the 13th salary will be credited to the same bank account where you receive your regular INSS payments.
Do I need to do anything to receive the advance payment of the 13th salary? No. The advance payment of the 13th salary will be credited automatically to those entitled to the benefit.
Keep your registration details updated with the INSS to ensure receipt of the advance payment of the 13th salary. If you have any questions, visit the INSS website or call the Customer Service Center at 135.
The advance INSS 13th salary is great news for retirees and pensioners, who will be able to count on extra money to help with their expenses.
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