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See what INSS communicated about the essential precautions when applying for maternity pay.
This Monday (30), the National Social Security Institute (INSS) issued a notice about maternity pay. In the document, INSS highlighted the importance of taking certain precautions when applying for the benefit.
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This is because maternity pay, intended for insured individuals in situations such as pregnancy, adoption, or cases of non-criminal abortion, has clear guidelines. If they are not followed, INSS may automatically reject the application. Below, we will detail what the institute communicated. Keep reading!
Be careful when filling out the INSS maternity pay form
When choosing to apply for maternity pay through the Meu INSS platform, whether via the website or app (Android and iOS), you need to pay attention. The process requires exact answers to certain questions, and one of the most significant concerns the interruption of professional activities after childbirth.
Therefore, to receive the benefit, it is essential to confirm that this interruption actually occurred. If the opposite is reported, the system will automatically reject the application, without manual review.
The purpose of this is evident: the maternity benefit from the National Social Security Institute aims to ensure that the beneficiary devotes herself fully to caring for the baby. Denying leave from work runs counter to this objective.
Pay attention to the required documentation
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For individual contributors, individual microentrepreneurs (MEI), domestic workers, and other categories alike, it is crucial to be vigilant when completing the form, whether through Meu INSS or via Central 135. In addition, INSS’s online system requires the attachment of essential documents, such as the child’s birth certificate, personal identification, and proof of address.
It is worth noting that formally registered workers do not need to go through this process. In this situation, the employer assumes responsibility for paying the maternity benefit and is subsequently reimbursed by the National Social Security Institute.
Finally, if questions remain or additional information about the maternity benefit is needed, it is possible to contact INSS Central 135. Service is available Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., ready to resolve all beneficiaries’ questions.
