Two new diseases no longer require a grace period to receive INSS benefits

List of diseases that give access to Paid sick leave and the By retirement disability Without the need for a grace period of not less than 12 months. National Institute of Social Security (INSSNote that the new rules will come into effect on October 3.

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Now, there are two new diseases on the list that guarantee benefits are granted even if the insured does not perform the minimum amount of contributions. are they: acute surgical abdomen And the stroke (acute). Now, they are joining the other 15 diseases already in law.

“When you expand the list of critical illnesses that do not require a grace period, you bring greater social protection to the insured at the time when they need it most, which is when they are sick,” explains Advocate João Badari, of Aith.

List of illnesses that qualify you for INSS benefits without the need for a grace period

The following is a list of illnesses that do not require social security:

1. active tuberculosis
2. leprosy;
3. severe mental disorder
4. malignancy (cancer);
5. blindness.
6. advanced stage of Paget’s disease (deforming osteitis);
7. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS);
8. radioactive contamination resulting from the completion of specialized medicine;
9. severe liver disease;
10. multiple sclerosis;
11. stroke (acute);
12. Surgical acute abdomen
13. Irreversible and disabling paralysis.
14. severe heart disease;
15. Parkinson’s disease;
16. spondyloarthritis;
17. acute nephropathy;

How do I apply for sick pay and disability retirement?

The insured patient must first schedule a Medical experience with INSS. The expert is the person who decides whether the insured person should receive temporary disability assistance (former sickness benefit) or permanent disability retirement (disability retirement).

Nowadays, INSS also releases sick stipend without need for personal experience. It is enough for the patient to attend the medical certificate and exams. The application can be submitted via the application or My website INSS. It is important to note that it is important for the insured to have complete documentation to prevent an application being rejected.