Step by step guide to checking INSS benefits

See step by step instructions to check the benefits provided by INSS in an easy and simplified way! Find out what your social security rights are and how the National Institute of Social Security can improve your life in different situations! There are several scenarios that allow you to activate these benefits, and you will learn how to request them!

Social security law has an intrinsic relationship with principles of constitutional law and labor law. Therefore, it aims to protect your rights, especially in relation to state support for those who have already contributed for a long time and also for those who find themselves in a difficult situation caused by illness or physical limitations. Check out the requirements for benefits!

What is the INSS Statement?

The INSS Extract is about ''Extract of Contributions'', which is a document prepared by the National Social Security Institute itself with the aim of facilitating calculations. It is responsible for detailing the entire history of workers' contributions, contributing to the functioning of Brazilian social security. 

This statement will be used as a tool for all insured individuals seeking to exercise their rights, as it provides a record of contributions that includes information on the periods of employment, including salaries received and even the amounts contributed to social security. In other words, it will be possible to find out what your social security rights are according to the requirements met. It also serves as a way of proving your entire history as a Brazilian taxpayer.

Who can use INSS benefits?

The INSS Statement and Benefits are available to all contributors who are entitled to benefits. This wide range includes practically all individuals who have been contributing for some time or who have contributed for a sufficient amount of time to the social security system.

  • INSS pensioners and retirees are one of the main groups that can access the statement to check the respective details about their possible benefits.
  • Formal workers who have a signed employment contract and who regularly contribute to the INSS can also request their benefits and check their statement.
  • Self-employed workers and professionals may apply for benefits as long as they also contribute to INSS through the respective monthly or quarterly payment slips.
  • Individuals who are planning to retire or who want to analyze their contribution history to be able to estimate their retirement value.

All user profiles mentioned will be able to benefit from the service and obtain a report on their contributions, which is responsible for ensuring the list of benefits covered. Access to the INSS Statement is an essential resource for the analysis of financial management and pension planning for all these individuals.

It is possible to perform this procedure both by INSS Agencies that allow access to the CNIS extract and through INSS applications and online portals. Which are available free of charge and provide access to the CNIS extract through official app ''My INSS''.

Regardless of the modality chosen, the procedure and documentation required to request benefits will be quite similar, see below step by step:

Identification: Gather your personal documents, including CPF and RG.

Access: Choose one of the request methods, you can opt for the INSS agency, ATM or even the ''Meu INSS'' application available on your cell phone

Authentication: If you carry out the procedure in person at the branches, you will need to bring your documents; however, if you choose to use ATMs, you can simply use your bank card for the procedure. As for accessing via online applications, you will need to create a login and password for access.

Navigation: Find the option to issue the CNIS or INSS Extract to perform the query.

Issuing the Extract: Follow all instructions on the platform to view or print your respective statement. (Choose the option ''INSS Statement Consultation'' through the ''Meu INSS app”)

  1. Download the “Meu INSS” application available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your smartphone.
  2. Register and Login (to register select “Register password”.
  3. Fill in all the requested data
  4. Once this is done, log in with your CPF and registered password.
  5. From the home screen, select “Services”.
  6. Then click on “Social Security Statement (CNIS)”.
  7. And then click on ''Extract Consultation''
  8. The application will display your complete statement with all the details of contributions and contribution periods.
  9. Search for the specific information you want.
  10. Then select ''View and Download''
  11. View your statement directly in the APP and download the Statement file in PDF format

Other questions about INSS

If you still have any questions, you can obtain more information directly from official agencies, or by accessing the official Government website, which has a series of answers to various questions related to INSS and its benefits. Check out more information on the Government's official website by clicking the button highlighted below!