The possibility of partially accumulating Unemployment Benefit with the new salary, through the Exceptional Incentive Measure for Return to Work for the Long-Term Unemployed (MEAD), has gained prominence for facilitating the return to the labor market. This theme, centered on MEAD and new Social Security features, now has updates that make the process simpler and more accessible.
What is MEAD?
MEAD consists of monthly financial support given to people who have been unemployed for more than 12 months and who start a full-time employment contract.
The objective is to reduce the financial impact of the transition, allowing the beneficiary to accumulate part of the subsidy with the salary during an initial period, according to the specialized technology portal Pplware.
Who can benefit from this measure
Social Security recalls that MEAD is intended for people who have been unemployed for more than a year and are receiving Unemployment Benefit. To be eligible, they must start a full-time employment contract, receiving a monthly supplement that reinforces their income in the first stages of the new job.
These conditions allow the return to the job market to be more progressive, preventing the immediate loss of the benefit from becoming an obstacle to the acceptance of proposals.
New features available online
Social Security Direct now provides a set of tools that make the entire application process faster and more efficient. Among the new features are completely online applications, allowing MEAD membership to be done without traveling, according to the source previously mentioned.
When there is a need to correct submitted data, the applicant can make adjustments immediately. For greater security, after submission, an official proof is issued that includes a verification code valid for legal purposes. These improvements seek to reduce waiting times, increase transparency and simplify access to support.
How to order through the portal
To submit the application, simply enter Social Security Direct and select the “Work” menu. From there, the user must access the “Unemployment” section and choose the option relating to “Exceptional Measure to Incentive Return to Work”.
In the “How to order” area you will find detailed instructions, the entire process being guided step by step. This approach allows submission to be intuitive, even for those who are not so familiar with digital platforms.
Measure designed to facilitate reintegration
According to , with these changes, Social Security reinforces the objective of supporting the return to the labor market, ensuring that the transition occurs with greater financial security. MEAD thus becomes a more accessible tool for those looking to resume professional activity after a prolonged period of unemployment.
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