Were you receiving any benefit from the INSS and it was suspended? This usually happens when the body carries out fine-tooth comb operations to detect possible fraud that leads to the undue payment of benefits. If you are aware of your rights and had your aid denied, it is possible to reverse this situation. In addition, it is important to pay attention to the deadlines for proof of life. Follow the text and learn more!
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Reasons why the INSS suspends benefits
Most of the time, benefits are suspended when any irregularity is caught. The INSS is a body that suffers from constant corruption and abuse of power, so it is necessary to constantly carry out fine-tooth comb operations to verify these possible frauds in the system. However, in some cases, legitimate policyholders end up suffering from their benefit being cut during this process.
In addition, other factors such as lack of annual proof of life and failure to attend medical appointments expert examination to verify sickness or disability benefits, for example, may also result in the suspension of payments. If your benefit has been cut, see some possible conditions for you to reverse the situation.
How to reverse the suspension of the INSS benefit?
If your benefit has been suspended, the first step is to request reactivation. You can contact the call center by calling 135, or access the Meu INSS website or application.
In them you can have access to the reason for your situation and check what you need to do to receive the benefit again. The quickest and most practical service is on the Meu INSS website, because depending on the case, it is possible to resolve the situation by yourself, without having to leave your home.
Always try to keep your appointments up to date and carry out the proof of life annually to avoid these inconveniences. If the beneficiary has mobility difficulties or is elderly over 80 years old, there is the right to request that proof of life be done at home. Just be sure to do the procedure.