Sickness Benefit: find out how to apply

If you have accessed our platform in the last few days then you must have noticed that we have brought a series of information about social benefits that you can request to help you fight for your dreams, like Brazil Aid. But today, we will teach you how to request the Sickness Benefit, a benefit that can be useful for thousands of Brazilians.

Social benefits have the power to help Brazilians in times of social vulnerability. Contrary to what some people insist on propagating, it is not about encouraging people not to work; on the contrary, it is about providing decent conditions for people to seek these jobs.

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The information contained in this article comes from the federal government itself. Therefore, take advantage of each of our information, since we produce this content with the intention of helping as many Brazilians as possible.

What is Sickness Benefit?

Sickness Benefit is characterized as a social security benefit designed to contribute to the sustainability of Brazilians who are temporarily unable to exercise their profession due to a health problem.

Thanks to this benefit, Brazilians can have greater financial security, while being able to dedicate that moment of their life to their recovery, completely focused on their health, with fewer concerns related to finances.

The benefit is also important for the job market, as it allows individuals who are hired by companies to be in full health condition so they can work and generate profit for the companies. And of course, remaining at work even with health problems can cause irreversible worsening, so we are talking about an extremely necessary benefit!

Who is entitled to the benefit?

The benefit works like others already mentioned on this platform, for example, the Daycare Assistance. Therefore, there is a whole process that involves gathering documents and requesting the benefit. It may seem complex, but we will gather as much information as possible in this article so that you can request your benefit without any major problems.

It is important for workers to meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for the benefit. Knowing these prerequisites can help you understand more about your rights and avoid disappointment throughout the process. This is certainly one of the most important steps.

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In order for you to have access to Sickness Benefit, it is first important that you have the quality of insured by INSS (National Institute of Social Security), that is, the candidate for the benefit must be contributing to Social Security. In this case, there must be at least 12 contributions (minimum requirement), except in cases of accidents.

The health condition that caused the disability cannot simply be reported; it must be proven. In other words, there is a time for proof to be provided to the INSS medical expert. This health professional will assess whether the individual meets all the requirements from a medical point of view to receive the benefit.

Workers who can receive the benefit 

There are different types of workers who can benefit, such as workers under the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws) regime; Casual workers; Those known as special insured (which are the cases of family farmers, artisanal fishermen and even indigenous people who have their activities operating under a family economy regime).

In addition, workers considered individual also have access to the Sickness Benefit benefit, as do voluntary workers. However, it is important that they meet some specific requirements for this classification of workers.

Required documents 

Like this other benefits that we have already brought here (click here to find out about them all), you also need to gather some documents to present if you are really interested in receiving the Sickness Benefit benefit. We recommend that you have the original documents and printed copies easily accessible. In addition, it is also a good idea to keep scanned copies in case you need them.

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It is necessary to present identification documents, such as ID or driver's license; CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry); Work Card, as well as payment slips and all documents that prove your contribution to the INSS; The entire detailed medical report, containing information about the illness, ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and the estimated period of absence from work.

Regarding the detailed medical report, I recommend that you obtain reports from all the health professionals you need. For example, if you need to see a physiotherapist, don't just get a certificate stating that you are attending, ask for a full report containing their evaluation, as it can make all the difference. You should also bring your exams.

Apply for Sickness Benefit 

You must schedule the medical examination through the application. MY INSS, which is available for both iPhone and Android devices. Appointments can also be made over the phone by calling 135. In either option, you will select the date, time, and INSS unit that best suits your needs.

Go on the scheduled day for the medical examination, without missing or being late. Bring all the documents we mentioned above. The doctor will be responsible for evaluating your condition that caused your disability.

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The Meu INSS app will also be useful for you to track your request, as will the number 135, if you prefer to call. However, I recommend that you or a family member keep the app installed on your cell phone to allow you to always be updated on the situation.

Medical expertise 

The medical examination is not the “monster” that people describe it to be; in fact, it is a simple process. But I recommend that you prepare yourself so that the result is what you want. So, in addition to bringing your documents separate and organized, also remember to accurately detail the history of the health condition and its symptoms.

The medical expert will also be asking you some questions to provide a complete assessment, so it is important that you answer all questions clearly and objectively. This way, the professional will be able to provide a more complete assessment.

Did you like the information?

After going through all these steps, you just need to receive confirmation or denial of the Sickness Benefit social benefit. We are rooting for you! Take the opportunity to read other free content that can help you, such as our material on Basic Food Basket Aid. Don't miss our free content.