Family & Dependents

Survivor's pension, maternity pay, prisoner's family benefit, dependents and family-related procedures.

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Gestante sentada em casa diante de um notebook e caderno, com berço e itens de bebê ao fundo

Family & Dependents21/09/20267 min read

Brazilian maternity benefit while unemployed: when the grace period preserves eligibility

Learn how to check prior coverage, the grace period, insured status, valid contributions, and documents when claiming Brazilian maternity benefit while unemployed.

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Família com mulher, criança e idoso lendo documento do INSS, ao lado de ícones de dependentes, calendário de 4 meses e símbolo de infinito, com Brasília ao fundo.

Family & Dependents13/09/20266 min read

INSS survivor’s pension: who comes first, when it lasts 4 months and when it can be lifelong

Understand the dependency classes, the 18-contribution and 2-year relationship rules, the age table, and when a spouse’s or partner’s pension may be lifelong.

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