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The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Postal Service, aiming to facilitate the process of applying for sickness benefits for insured individuals. Thus, starting in April, post offices throughout the country will be able to receive these applications, simplifying access to social security benefits.
In short, sickness benefit is a benefit granted by the INSS to insured individuals who are temporarily unable to work due to illness or accident. Therefore, to receive the benefit, it is necessary to prove the incapacity through medical examinations and adequate documentation. See more details!
How the partnership between INSS and Correios will work
Therefore, with the partnership between INSS and the Post Office, insured individuals will have another option to request sickness benefit. Starting in April, it will be possible to go to a nearby Post Office branch to begin the process of requesting the benefit.
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This will make it easier and more accessible for those who have difficulty getting around or who live in areas where there are no INSS branches nearby. Thus, the process for applying for sickness benefits at post offices will be conducted in a similar way to that carried out at INSS branches.
Therefore, the insured must present the necessary documentation, including medical reports and specific forms. The request will then be forwarded to the INSS for analysis and decision on granting the benefit.
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Benefits of Partnership
Ultimately, this partnership between INSS and Correios brings a series of benefits to policyholders, such as:
- Greater accessibility, with post offices present in several locations across the country;
- Reduction in waiting times, as post offices can offer more service options;
- Ease of access for those who have difficulty getting around or who live in remote areas.
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