With the measure, the INSS will have ten months, starting from the beneficiary’s birthday, to prove that the holder is alive.| Photo: Jonathan Campos / Gazeta do Povo / Archive

The Minister of Social Security, Carlos Lupi, signed this Tuesday (24) an ordinance with new rules for carrying out the proof of life. The procedure will be carried out by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) through data crossing. With the measure, the INSS will have ten months, starting from the beneficiary’s birthday, to prove that the holder is alive.

If the agency fails to provide proof within this period, the insured person will gain two more months to prove that he is alive. In this case, the beneficiary will be notified by the Meu INSS application, by telephone by Central 135 and by the banks to identify themselves and inform the government.

According to the minister, the new system is fairer to policyholders because it avoids the sacrifice of elderly people with physical difficulties. “Why does the citizen have to prove that he is alive, and not the INSS? Many do not have physical conditions or anyone to take them to a post or bank to prove their life, ”he questioned.

Although it is no longer mandatory for the beneficiary, proof of life can continue to be provided by the insured person. All he has to do is follow the traditional procedures, going to a bank branch or expressing himself in the Meu INSS application. This year, the agency will have to prove the situation of around 17 million beneficiaries, including retirement, death pension and disability benefits. With information from Agência Brasil.