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The Senate validated a project that determines aid of R$ 1,940.33 for a CERTAIN group; find out more.
Last Wednesday (01), the Federal Senate approved a Bill (PL) that proposes a lifelong pension, characterized as an aid, for descendants of individuals who faced Hansen's disease, a disease previously called "leprosy". Until 1986, the government imposed the isolation of those diagnosed with this disease.
Thus, the text of the bill stipulates a non-transferable monthly amount, which must at least be equivalent to the minimum wage. Diego Andrade (PL-MG) wrote the bill, seeking to compensate children who experienced separation from their parents due to illness.
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Previous measures isolated those diagnosed with leprosy
Those diagnosed with leprosy faced exclusion from society, being confined to homes, rubber plantations or admitted to hospital colonies. Known as asylums or sanatoriums, these spaces aimed to completely exclude those affected.
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Until the 1940s, science had not yet discovered an effective treatment for leprosy. Those who the Brazilian government previously isolated will also be entitled to a pension, the value of which will be at least equivalent to the current minimum wage.
The recent approval by the Senate modifies Law 11,520 of 2007, authorizing the Executive Branch to guarantee lifelong, monthly and non-transferable assistance to those affected by the condition.
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Previous aid value was R$ 750
Under previous legislation, the benefit was worth R$1,940.33, almost double the minimum wage at the time. Today, after adjustments established by federal decrees, the value reaches R$1,940.33.
In recent times, the benefit exceeded the minimum wage, however, the descendants did not benefit from this assistance. With the new measure, they will be able to access the compensation upon request. However, the government will not make late payments.
