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INSS offers a monthly benefit of R$1,320 to millions of Brazilians without the need for contributions. Find out more!
Today, the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) makes payments of various benefits to thousands of Brazilian citizens. Among these, the Continuous Benefit (BPC) stands out, which, unlike others, does not require prior contributions to Social Security.
This is because it is an aid of an assistance nature. In other words, it aims to help individuals in a situation of socioeconomic vulnerability, considering the family's monthly income. Currently, this benefit reaches more than 6 million people throughout the country.
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Additionally, the BPC is equivalent to a minimum wage. Therefore, at the current time, beneficiary families receive R$1,320 per month, following the official INSS payment schedule.
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INSS R$ 1,320 benefit: who is entitled?
The benefit focuses on Brazilians aged 65 or over and those with disabilities. In order for these individuals to be eligible for BPC, they must meet the following criteria:
- Individual monthly income of up to ¼ of the minimum wage (R$ 330);
- Registration in the Single Registry.
Just like other social programs, being registered in the Single Registry is the first step to starting to receive assistance from INSS.
Exclusions in per capita income
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As mentioned previously, one of the requirements to access the Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC) is the monthly per capita family income. In this context, before doing the accounting, it is vital to understand that certain amounts are exceptions and should not be included in the calculation. These include:
- Sporadic and short-term benefits and assistance;
- Social security benefit or BPC of up to one minimum wage;
- Salaries of people with disabilities working as apprentices or interns;
- Resources from income transfer programs, such as Bolsa Família (PBF).
Therefore, Brazilians who already benefit from other social programs can have access to BPC without income-related restrictions.
