Depression and anxiety have affected a large part of society in recent years. Many people take time off from work to treat these illnesses that affect their daily tasks. Knowing this, it has become possible to obtain a social security benefit, better known as SICKNESS BENEFIT, to financially protect people in these cases.
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Below, you will find all the information about this, including the application process.
Stay tuned, read carefully and find out exactly how you can receive your cash support.
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What is sickness benefit?
O SICKNESS BENEFIT It is one of the social security benefits granted by the National Social Security Institute (INSS), however, as it is a social security benefit and not an assistance benefit, it meets certain conditions: only those who are insured, that is, who contribute to the institution, can receive it.
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Every month, Brazilian workers allocate a percentage of their salaries to the INSS (those who work formally, MEIs, etc.). This payment to the institute will be for the individual's future retirement or for cases like this where a benefit needs to be granted.
Therefore, contributing workers (who are called insured) who are temporarily unable to work due to health problems can receive their sickness benefit as long as they meet certain requirements first. If approved, the person will start to receive financial support for the period of incapacity.
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What are the criteria for receiving it?
To receive the SICKNESS BENEFIT, whether due to depression, anxiety or other reasons, certain necessary conditions must be met:
- Firstly, the insured must have contributed to the INSS for at least 12 months (with some exceptions);
- It is necessary to prove, through medical reports, temporary incapacity for work;
- Undergo an INSS assessment that proves this again;
- Being away from work for more than 15 consecutive days (in the case of those with a signed employment contract).
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How to apply for sickness benefit
Being aware of the conditions, to request the SICKNESS BENEFIT The process is as follows: you can choose between the Meu INSS website and the 135 Call Center. Remember that you will need to have a report from your doctor stating your incapacity; from there, schedule your medical examination at the INSS through the means provided; at the time of the examination, you will also be evaluated by an INSS doctor who will attest to your temporary incapacity for work; the documents must be legible, with the date of issue, start of rest period and the period. They must also contain information about the illness.
Therefore, when consulting before going to the INSS, it is important to speak clearly with the doctor about this report; the period of the aid will be established during the assessment and this may still be extended.
A good recommendation is to seek out a lawyer, the CRAS in your municipality or the HR department of the company you work for if this is the case.
Finally, there is no reason to worry, because if you need the benefit, your doctor will notice this during your consultation and will be willing to take the initiative to issue a report. Your company's HR department or Social Assistance Reference Center will also be fully aware of your health conditions.
The fact is that nowadays, fortunately, people are open-minded about the reality of emotional illnesses, aware that they can be as disabling as physical illnesses.
If this is your situation, use the time you receive your aid to invest in your health, seek treatment, change careers if work is one of the causes for this state and look for ways to start over.
Never underestimate the importance of medical monitoring and discipline with treatment. Medication and therapy are determining factors in curing these diseases.
Finally, the correct steps are: schedule a medical appointment with a psychiatrist. This is the first step to getting a diagnosis; with the diagnosis in hand, seek out the HR department of your company, the CRAS institution or a labor lawyer. Things will move forward according to these steps taken. If you prefer, request the assessment yourself after the doctor's appointment by simply accessing the Meu INSS website or by calling 135.
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