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CNIS and the Bolsa Família Program. CNIS (National Social Information Registry) functions as an essential tool for those who make contributions to Social Security. This registry acts as an information repository, collecting data from workers and employers to ensure social security rights.
In CNIS, you can find crucial information, such as the contribution period, the amount of the contribution salary, and other social security data that you will need when applying for retirement.
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CNIS serves to prove to the INSS:
- The date you joined Social Security;
- The amounts of the contribution salaries;
- The contribution and qualifying periods;
- Stages of obtaining social security benefits, such as sickness benefit.
It is also relevant for families receiving Bolsa Família (keep reading).
Access CNIS
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You can access the CNIS through Social Security. You can consult it on the Meu INSS website, in the Meu INSS app (for Android and iOS), at Banco do Brasil or Caixa Econômica Federal branches, or by visiting a Social Security agency.
How to Check CNIS Online
To view CNIS online, follow the instructions:
- Access the Meu INSS website;
- Click “sign in with gov.br”;
- Enter your CPF to sign in or register;
- Choose “Contribution Statement (CNIS)”;
- If everything goes well, a PDF will show the details of your record, such as the hiring date, base salary, among others.
You can also view CNIS in the Meu INSS app. Here's how:
- Install the Meu INSS app from the App Store or Google Play;
- Open the app and enter your login information;
- On the home page, choose Contribution Statement (CNIS);
- If everything is correct, your information will appear.
Why Adjusting CNIS Is Important
People often only consider CNIS when they are going to apply for retirement. This can create a problem, since the statement may contain errors that make it more difficult to obtain the benefit.
What Does PEXT Mean in CNIS
PEXT, which appears on the statement, means Untreated Late Employment Link Issue. This shows that there is an employment relationship outside the legal deadline.
Therefore, it is wise to check the statement twice a year to make corrections if necessary.
How to Adjust the CNIS
The internet does not yet offer the correction service. You will have to call 135 and follow the attendant's instructions. The correction may involve submitting documents such as an employment record book, pay stubs, etc.
Is It Possible to View the CNIS Statement Using Your CPF?
Yes, you can. The Meu INSS website or app allows login using your CPF.
Why Does the CNIS Affect Bolsa Família Beneficiaries?
The government announced the integration of the Cadastro Único (Cadúnico) with the CNIS. This marked a significant development in social policies, bringing benefits and challenges.
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Objectives and Benefits of the Cadúnico and CNIS Integration
The integration aims to improve the Cadúnico by automating updates. This reduces the need to visit the CRAS.
This action is a step forward in social management, benefiting families, municipalities, and programs with greater convenience and improved data, says a specialist.
Data Process and Updates
The process begins with adding CNIS income information to Cadúnico. Then, this information is entered into family records, initiated by São Paulo.
After its launch, the initiative expanded nationwide. The integration will update the income data of approximately 19 million people, reinforcing its impact.
Bolsa Família and the Protection Rule
Among the programs benefiting from the integration of Cadúnico with CNIS, Bolsa Família stands out. The government created the Protection Rule, maintaining the benefit even when income increases.
Benefits of the Protection Rule
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The Rule seeks to provide financial stability to families, promoting emancipation. With more than two million families under the Rule, the average amount per household has increased.
“It is a positive development that allows income to increase without losing the benefit, promoting true emancipation,” comments a specialist.
Reduction of Bolsa Família due to the Protection Rule (and CNIS)
Many families benefited from the Rule. This initiative helped them increase their income without losing the benefit.
It is vital to understand the rules and conditions of Bolsa Família. Previously, exceeding the income limit of R$218 resulted in exclusion. Now, families remain for two years with a 50% reduction. A family that should receive
R$250, for example, now receives R$125.
Bolsa Família Payment Calendar in August
The payment calendar is based on the final NIS number. See the dates:
- NIS ending in 1: August 18
- NIS ending in 2: August 21 (brought forward to Saturday, 19)
- NIS ending in 3: August 22
- NIS ending in 4: August 23
- NIS ending in 5: August 24
- NIS ending in 6: August 25
- NIS ending in 7: August 28 (brought forward to Saturday, 26)
- NIS ending in 8: August 29
- NIS ending in 9: August 30
- NIS ending in 0: August 31
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