As of Wednesday (19), the government will begin the process of requesting heirs and pensioners to recover the amounts wrongfully deducted by the authorities between March 2020 and March 2025 in the entitlements of the deceased. According to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), fees from associations were deducted from their benefits for about 800,000 insured people who died.
In the case of those receiving a death pension, a refund application can be submitted through Meu INSS, Central 135, PrevBarco or at the post office. The refund will be divided among all pensioners linked to the same benefit.
In the case of survivors (benefits of deceased people who did not receive a death pension), the process is different.
In order to recover the requested amounts, the status of the heir must be recognized by INSS. To do this, in My INSS, go to “Review deductions from joint entities”, select the option “Review deductions – benefit of a deceased person – to successor or heir” and go to “Analysis of order”.
It will be necessary to attach documents proving the status of the heir/heir, which consist of:
- A public instrument or court declaration, containing express authority to contest the payment on behalf of the successors;
- Identity document and proof of address of the applicant.
If you need assistance with this process, INSS states that you can call 135.
If the heir status is recognised, it will be possible to request the return of unjustified deductions also through Meu INSS, Central 135, Correios or PrevBarco.
In Meu INSS, you have to follow the following steps step by step:
- Go to “Consultation Requests”, locate the application “Successor/Heir Registration – Deductions from Syndicated Entities” and go to the “Consult Deductions from Syndicated Entities” button;
- Check discounts and check whether they are authorized or not;
- Fill in all the details and then choose “Submit Declaration”.
The amount will be divided among all heirs or heirs.
Can I still dispute deductions?
Retirees and pensioners who have not yet appealed the undeserved reductions in their benefits have until February 14 to register the application on the official INSS channels.
According to the latest data of the Institute, more than a million policyholders who have objected to unjustified deductions have not yet complied with the refund agreement and therefore continue without receiving payment administratively, directly into the account in which the benefit is paid and without having to go to court.
After a dispute, it is necessary to adhere to the agreement stipulated in the payment plan approved by the STF (Federal Supreme Court). The procedure begins when the insured person identifies an opponent that he does not recognize and objects to him via the Meu INSS website or application or at a post office branch.
The billing association has 15 days to respond and submit documents proving the insured’s authorization. If the entity does not send proof, the beneficiary can abide by the agreement and the funds are then released.
How can retirees accept the agreement through my INSS website?
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Access the Meu INSS application using your CPF and password;
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Go to “Consult Requirements” and click “Comply with Requirements”; The action must be performed on each command, if there is more than one command;
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Scroll down to the last comment, read it carefully, and in the “I agree to receive” field, select “Yes”;
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Click “Submit”. Then you have to wait for payment.
How can retirees request reinstatement of inappropriate deductions?
By my INSS:
- Log in to the My INSS website or application
- Enter your CPF number and registered password
- Go to “What do you need?”
- Type: “See entity discounts”
- If you have discounts, check whether they are allowed or not
- Provide email and phone number for contact
- Announce whether the data is correct
- Confirm using the “Submit Declarations” button.
personally:
Retirees can contact post offices for assistance with inquiries and requests for returns of unjustified deductions.
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