The Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC) allows beneficiaries to receive a monthly minimum wage.
The BPC (Continuous Payment Benefit) benefits people over 65 years of age and also people with disabilities. In their case, it must be proven whether the condition is temporary or long-term.
The BPC is equivalent to guaranteeing a minimum monthly wage to people with disabilities who prove that they are unable to take care of themselves to support it and cannot be covered by their family.
What is the value of the BPC benefit?
The Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC) allows beneficiaries to earn a minimum wage monthly. Currently the value is R$ 1,212. It is important that you know that BPC does not offer annuity or retirement. In this case, you are entitled to BPC even if you have never contributed to the National Social Security Institute (INSS).
The benefit does not support the 13th salary. Because BPC/Loas is a federal government social security benefit.
Who can receive it?
To be eligible for the BPC, the income per person in the family group must be equal to or less than 1/4 of the minimum wage.
In addition to income in accordance with the established requirement, people with disabilities are also eligible for medical and social assessment by the National Social Security Institute (INSS). This must be done before requesting the benefit. Without this, he does not have access to the Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC).
How to request the benefit?
The BPC request is made through the INSS service channels – by telephone 135 (free landline call) or via the Meu INSS website or mobile application. This can also be done with social security agencies (APS). family income, as well as instructions on how to register and request the BPC. This applies not only to the applicant, but also to the legal representative and other family members.
Benefit requirements
Elderly people over 65 years old with per capita family income (per person) up to a quarter of the minimum wage – R$ 261.25;
Individuals with permanent disabilities who demonstrate physical, mental and intellectual limitations or Drivers who are unable to live fully in society, work and carry out activities in interpersonal relationships; also with per capita family income of up to R$ 261.25;
People with mental disorders and/or serious and permanent health problems, proven by a medical report and INSS expertise; with the described family income.
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