How to request the benefit for the birth of a child 0 comments
New parents are entitled to paid work leave for childbirth and childcare for which they receive childbirth benefit
The duration of the leave is 16 weeks for each of the parents and is extended by one week for each parent (or 2 weeks if the family is a single parent) in the case of multiple births or disability of the minor.
How to request the benefit for the birth of a child
To request the benefit for the birth of a child, you must be registered with Social Security (either as an active worker, in a situation of temporary disability or receiving unemployment, etc.) and meet these minimum contribution requirements:
The permit for the birth of a child is requested at the offices of the National Social Security Institute (INSS).To apply online, you must download and fill out the application form for the childbirth and care benefit.
Among other information, it is necessary to indicate:
You have to attach
You have more information in the article procedures to do when a child is born.
The amount of the benefit for the birth of a child is much higher than what is charged by payroll for two reasons
The benefit for the birth of a child can also be requested if unemployment is being collected. You have more information in the article how to request permission for the birth of a child when you are unemployed.
The leave for the birth of a child can be taken in installments
The leave for the birth of a child is 16 weeks. The first 6 must be taken immediately after the birth or adoption of the baby. But the remaining 10 weeks can be taken afterwards or in installments until the baby is 12 months old.
In the event that the baby has to stay in the hospital after delivery for more than 7 days (something that happens, for example, after premature births), the permit is extended for the number of days that the baby is hospitalized. the hospital with a maximum of 13 weeks.
To enjoy the permit for weeks, you must notify the company 15 days in advance and make a new request for the benefit for the birth of a child to the INSS each time you request a permit.
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