INSS arrears release R$1.3 billion to pay pensioners
INSS beneficiaries are now receiving their compensation payments. This week, the Federal Justice Council (CJF) announced it is granting R$1.3 billion to the INSS to settle its arrears, which were validated after the administrative review. Approximately 87,000 people are expected to receive the benefit.
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Given the current coronavirus pandemic, the number of lawsuits against the INSS (National Institute of Social Security) has risen significantly. Many people are filing legal appeals to claim pensions, retirement benefits, and other benefits that have not been validated.
After the maximum period for each benefit, the INSS is legally liable for the delay, paying a form of compensation. According to the CJF (National Council of Justice), the month of April saw more than 132,000 cases, involving more than 159,000 beneficiaries.
Court authorizes payment via INSS
After the process is completed, the court begins granting Small Value Requests (RPVs). This procedure involves the benefit being accounted for as late as possible by each beneficiary.
In this batch, a total of R$ 1.28 billion was spent on social security and assistance processes, with reviews of retirement, sickness benefits, pensions and other benefits, which generate around 69,000 processes, covering around 87,0000 beneficiaries.
Payment schedule
According to the council, deposits will be made over the next few days through the Regional Federal Court (TRF) in each region. To check the status of the process and find out whether or not it has been included in the budget, citizens must contact the relevant agency in their region.
