Workers can send a certificate online for sick pay

It was released by the INSS on the last day 9, the receipt of medical certificates from the insured through the electronic portal, Meu INSS in the app or by computer. Those who use the platform to guide the documentation and apply for sickness benefit will also automatically receive an advance payment of R 1,4045, after the certificate has been validated by the Institute's medical expert.

The National Congress approved the anticipation of the benefit of a minimum wage, as one of the measures to protect and combat the coronavirus pandemic.

INSS agencies are currently closed and will remain closed until the end of April. In this way, in-person medical expertise was suspended.

Workers can submit a certificate online for sickness benefit

Payment of a monthly minimum wage was legalized by law which guarantees collection during the period of up to three months of sickness benefit, in order to present the medical certificate

Congressional approval

The anticipation, worth one minimum wage, was approved by the National Congress as one of the measures to combat the new coronavirus pandemic. With the spread of the disease in the country, INSS agencies are closed until the end of April, with the suspension of face-to-face medical expertise.

Law No. 13,982 established the anticipation of 1 monthly minimum wage for applicants for the sickness benefit benefit for a period of 3 months or until the effectiveness of an expert examination by the federal medical expert, “whichever occurs first”.

Requirements

To secure assistance for policyholders, an advance of R$ 1,045 per month will be made for those who apply for sickness benefit. The important thing is that all the necessary information is provided along with the certificate. Such as the doctor's name, professional's CRM number, disease/ICD code, specific date of rest.

The amount determined is close to the average amount of aid granted by the body: in January, the average amount of sick pay granted was R$ 1,487.35

After the in-person expertise, the change will be passed on to the beneficiary. In the event that government doctors do not approve the granting of assistance, the insured person will not receive any supplement, but will also not have to refund what he has already received if there is no evidence of attempted fraud.

For those who are already registered with Meu INSS, the process is clearer. But it is possible to make the request and send the certificate without needing previous registration on the site. The application can be made through the Meu INSS application, available for cell phones with Android or iOS systems or through the portal https://meu.inss.gov.br/.