Government Digital Antenna Kit - How to get the benefit
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Maternity pay is a benefit paid to women who have just had a child or adopted a child. In 2024, the value of maternity pay in Brazil is up to R$ 1,100.00 per month, depending on the mother's salary.
This amount is paid by INSS) during the period of absence from work.
Maternity pay is a right guaranteed by law to women who work with a formal contract, individual contributors and special insured people. In addition, the benefit can also be granted to unemployed mothers who prove their INSS insured status.
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The period of absence from work may vary according to the situation, and may be up to 120 days for women who have given birth to or adopted a child up to 12 years of age.
It is important to remember that maternity pay is not paid leave, but a social security benefit. In other words, the mother has the right to receive the benefit amount during the period of absence from work, but cannot carry out paid activities during this period.
The objective is to ensure that the mother can dedicate herself fully to caring for her child in the first months of life.
Working mothers who have just had a child are entitled to government maternity pay. In 2024, the eligibility criteria for the benefit remain the same, but the value and duration of the benefit have undergone some changes.
To be entitled to Maternity Pay in 2024, a working mother must meet the following criteria:
A working mother who does not meet these criteria will not be able to receive Maternity Pay in 2024.
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The value of the Maternity Salary in 2024 is calculated based on the average of the last 12 salary contributions of the working mother. The benefit can range from a minimum wage (R$ 1,327.00) to a maximum amount of R$ 6,433.57.
The duration of the benefit also underwent some changes in 2024. For working mothers who had a natural birth, the benefit lasts 120 days. For mothers who had a cesarean section or adopted a child, the benefit lasts 180 days.
To consult the Maternity Salary in 2024, working mothers can access the INSS website and use the Aid and Benefits Consultation service. In addition, it is also possible to request the benefit online, through Online Maternity Insurance.
The Maternity Salary granted to mothers during the period of absence from work may be due to childbirth or when there is an adoption process. To request this benefit, there are some procedures that need to be followed.
The first step to request Maternity Salary is to access the Meu INSS – Service Center website and register. After that, it is necessary to fill out the online application form, providing the mother's personal and professional details, as well as information about the birth or adoption.
Along with the online application, the mother must send some documents to prove her right to the benefit. They are: identification document with photo, CPF, birth or adoption certificate of the child, in addition to other documents that may be requested by the INSS.
After the request, it is possible to monitor the progress of the request on the Meu INSS – Service Center website. It is important to pay attention to system updates and, if there are any pending issues in the documentation, provide corrections as quickly as possible.
In summary, to request the Maternity Salary it is necessary to register on the Meu INSS – Service Center website, fill out the online application form and send the necessary documentation.
It is important to monitor the progress of the request on the website to ensure that everything is in order and the benefit is granted as quickly as possible.
