The acronym INSS stands for National Social Security Institute. And the INSS is the body responsible for making payments such as retirement and various benefits for the working class, except in the case of public servants.
The INSS is paid according to the amounts collected from the monthly contributions paid to the INSS during the period stipulated by law, depending on the type of retirement.
And for those who already are retired or receive the INSS pension They also have some advantages, such as a card to transfer benefit amounts and can also withdraw part of the benefit.
You can also use the card's debit function to make purchases and more, for those who are beneficiaries, you also have the advantage of special conditions and reduced fees when you want to take out some credit.
Find out how to check the status of your INSS benefit
Consult the INSS over the phone
To check the status of your INSS benefit, there are several options currently. You can consult via Telephone Support on 0800 726 0207, and option 7.
In order for you to make the request over the phone, you will need to have your CPF number or benefit number and your date of birth to enter as requested on the phone.
Through this telephone service, you can receive this information:
- Benefit status: It will be identified whether the last installment relating to your benefit is already available, whether it has already been paid, whether it is blocked, whether it has not been withdrawn and therefore has been returned to the INSS or whether it has not been located.
- Portability: You can also obtain information on how to port the benefit over the phone and check the current status of your portability, if you have already requested it.
- Proof of life: Through the phone, you can also check the status of the Proof of Life. You can obtain information such as the last date your proof of life was carried out and its duration and validity.
Consult the INSS through the Meu INSS application
Another way, even simpler for consult the INSS, whether to request benefits, make appointments and requests or check balance and statements, it is through My INSS app or even through the website My INSS.
The application or website offers several services that you can request for free and without leaving home.
Download the application My INSS, in the app store on your cell phone and do a simple registration and you will have all the services offered by INSS available.
How to withdraw the INSS benefit
Withdraw INSS It's a simple process. To do this, you just need to go to a Caixa Econômica Federal or a lottery outlet or a Caixa AQUI correspondent.
You will need your social security card and also your password to be able to carry out the operation.
But be careful, because each of these channels has a limit on the amount that can be withdrawn.
If you or the beneficiary are unable to appear in person to make the withdrawal, you can elect a proxy at the INSS and that person will be registered so that they can be your representative and then receive authorization to make the withdrawal in your place.
