Children up to 10 years old, born from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2024, with disabilities caused by the disease during pregnancy will receive a single installment value
The federal government has announced a new financial benefit for families of children born with disabilities resulting from the . This aid, in the amount of R $ 60 thousand, will be paid in a single installment by the Social Security of the . The initiative aims to provide significant financial support to affected families, helping to mitigate the challenges faced due to congenital zika virus syndrome.
To have access to the benefit, families need to present medical reports and expert examinations that prove the relationship between the child’s deficiency and the Zika virus. The proof will be performed by Social Security, which will lead the necessary exams to validate the eligibility to assist. This process is essential to ensure that the benefit reaches families who really need this support.
According to the ordinance, it will be up to the INSS to analyze the requests by December. The agency will request the following documents:
• Child birth certificate;
• Mother’s identity document;
• Medical reports and exams with signs of congenital syndrome caused by Zika
The INSS may require additional examinations to prove that the child’s deficiency was caused by the contraction of Zika virus during the mother’s pregnancy.
The benefit is intended for children born between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2024. Interested families should use the my INSS application to claim assistance. It is important to note that the amount received will not be used for rebate in other social programs, such as Bolsa Familia or the Single CAD, ensuring that the payment is made in full and without compromising other benefits that the family may be receiving.
With this measure, the federal government seeks to support Brazilian families impacted by Zika Virus, offering direct and discount help. The necessary documentation includes, in addition to medical reports, proof of the birth of the child within the stipulated period. This effort is part of a broader strategy to face the effects of Zika Viruse providing financial relief to families facing this difficult situation.
*With information from David de Tarso
*Report produced with the aid of AI
