Payment has already been made this month, but the support does not end here. For many elderly people in Portugal, there is a supplement that can continue to be received in the following months, as long as they meet certain conditions.
Even so, there are those who have never asked for it or don’t even know that they may be entitled to it. According to , this is a monthly aid designed to reinforce the income of retirees with fewer resources. According to the same entity, access depends on specific criteria and requires a formal request, which explains why it remains beyond the reach of some potential beneficiaries.
Support that can reinforce the pension
Only after understanding what is at stake can the impact of this complement be understood. The Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly is financial assistance paid monthly, aimed at those who receive reduced pensions or are in a situation of greater economic vulnerability.
The objective is to guarantee a minimum level of income, acting as a direct reinforcement of the pension value.
Who may be entitled
Access conditions depend, firstly, on income level. For isolated people, gross income cannot exceed the defined annual reference value. In the case of couples or stable unions, the limit increases to 1.75 times this amount, as long as the applicant also meets the individual criteria.
Other requirements to be met
In addition to the financial situation, there are other mandatory requirements. The beneficiary must reside in Portugal for at least six consecutive years and be equal to or older than the legal age for access to the old-age pension, or receive a survivor’s pension.
It is also necessary not to have access to the social old-age pension for exceeding the income limits defined by law.
Specific situations
Disability retirees can request this supplement at any age, as long as they do not receive the Social Inclusion Benefit.
For people over 66 years and 9 months, access depends on not meeting the conditions to obtain social retirement due to age.
A mandatory step that many ignore
One of the essential points is the authorization for the INSS to consult the applicant’s tax and banking data.
Without this step, the request cannot move forward. Furthermore, the beneficiary must be available to request other social support to which he or she may be entitled.
How much can you receive
The value of the supplement varies according to the income of each beneficiary. According to Social Security, the monthly amount corresponds to one-twelfth of the difference between the annual reference value and the holder’s annual income.
For single people, the reference value is R$8,040 per year, while for couples it is R$14,070.
There is a maximum limit
Even if the difference between income and reference value is high, there is a ceiling on support. In the case of isolated beneficiaries, the amount cannot exceed R$670 per month.
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