Do you want to find out how it works and if you are entitled to receive sick pay? This program generates many doubts in people, but all of them will be explained in this post.

Without a doubt, assistance for being sick is one of the most important benefits in Brazil. Without it, many Brazilians would be without any source of income if they become ill or have an accident.

We will explain exactly the requirements you must meet to be able to receive the sickness allowance and the amount that this INSS benefit pays.

If you are looking to understand everything about this illness benefit, you have come to the right post. Mister Panda shows you all the details in a simple and easy to understand way.

Well, the benefit is the way that the INSS found to help workers not to be without any source of income when:

Think about the following, if this benefit did not exist, when someone got sick at work or had to be away for more than 15 days, they would end up losing their job.

That way, the person will be protected and won't have to worry about anything while they're working.

First, you need to be insured, but what does that mean?

Basically, the person has to be paying the INSS contribution for at least 12 months.

If you work registered, that is, by CLT, you already have this right guaranteed. 

On the other hand, if you are MEI, paying the monthly fee already allows you to receive the benefit.

Finally, if you work as a self-employed person or are an entrepreneur with another type of CNPJ, you must pay the INSS.

Well, another mandatory requirement is deficiency. Basically, regardless of the work you do, you must have been contributing to the INSS for at least 12 months.

Finally, the last requirement is the inability to work. 

By the way, the National Institute of Social Security is not only talking about a physical illness, but also about mental illnesses, for example, depression.

If you meet these 3 requirements, you may receive sick pay.

The aid pays at least the minimum wage, which today stands at R$ 1,302.00.

However, the amount is not the same for everyone, it will suit your salary. However, it will not pay the whole amount, but 91%.

For example, if you have a salary of R$ 3,000.00 you will receive R$ 2,730.00.

The INSS has not determined the exact term that the benefit covers. In these situations, the common weight established by law will always be applied.

Therefore, this government benefit will be paid for 120 days.

That way, even if they have to have surgery due to illness or an accident, they will have time to recover.

Firstly, with this benefit you will have peace of mind, because during this period, you will have a source of income and you will remain employed.

Also, the time you can continue to receive this benefit is quite long, allowing you to recover from a serious illness.

The procedure for you to request this benefit is in the post below, just click and in a few minutes you will learn how to ask for help due to illness.