This Monday (26) fake news emerged that the National Social Security Institute (INSS) will stop paying pensions to those who do not have the new National Identity Card (CIN). However, the change does not apply to those who already receive current benefits.
According to Agência Brasil, From May 1st, digital biometrics will become mandatory for new applications for maternity pay, temporary disability benefit (former sickness benefit) and death pension. Also from that date, anyone who requests any INSS benefit and does not have biometrics will need to issue a CIN to proceed with the request. However, voter ID and driver’s license biometrics will still be accepted.
From January 1, 2028, the CIN will be the only document required for requests and maintenance of INSS benefits. The agency will inform policyholders of everything through the Meu INSS application and website and also at service points.
According to the federal government, retirees, pensioners and beneficiaries of maintenance aid will not need to take any immediate action. Implementation will be little by little. If it is necessary to update biometrics, INSS will inform the individual in advance and will not affect the receipt of amounts.
