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INSS has issued a warning to beneficiaries who wish to apply for maternity pay, in order to prevent fraud. Learn more!
The National Social Security Institute (INSS) has issued a warning for those who intend to apply for maternity pay, as some online platforms and social networks have been promoting themselves as channels for applying for the benefit. However, such means are not official and may compromise users' data security.
Therefore, the Institute emphasizes that it does not use intermediaries to release maternity pay and does not impose fines or charges for granting the amount. Thus, insured individuals should avoid providing personal data on websites of dubious origin. See how to apply for the benefit through INSS!
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How to apply for INSS maternity pay?
As mentioned before, there is no need to resort to intermediaries to obtain the benefit; just follow the steps below:
- Access the Meu INSS website or app (available for Android and iOS);
- Click “New Request”;
- Type “urban maternity pay” or “rural maternity pay”;
- In the list, select the name of the benefit;
- Read the text and proceed according to the instructions.
Documents
The documents required for the application are:
- CPF;
- In case of leave 28 days before childbirth: specific medical certificate for pregnant women;
- For custody: Custody Order indicating the purpose of adoption;
- For adoption: new birth certificate issued after a court decision.
Thus, the application will be assessed and can be monitored through the Meu INSS website or app, as well as by calling 135 (Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). The benefit is released, on average, within 45 days, and the entire process is free of charge.
Who can apply for maternity pay?
Maternity pay is intended for INSS insured individuals, including those who are not currently working but still retain insured status. However, it is necessary to have completed the required qualifying period, which is 10 contributions before pregnancy.
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However, the qualifying period does not apply to employees, domestic employees, and temporary workers. Finally, the benefit can be claimed in the following circumstances:
- Childbirth;
- Non-criminal abortion;
- Adoption;
- Judicial custody for adoption purposes.
