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President Lula Signed on July 1, 2025, Law 15.157, Which Significantly Changes the Routine of INSS Insured. The Rule Guarantees That People with Terminal Illnesses Are No Longer Required to Undergo Periodic Assessment Examinations, Bringing Relief and Stability to Beneficiaries.
On July 1, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Signed the Law 15.157/25, Which Significantly Changes the Routine of Thousands of INSS Beneficiaries.
The New Rule Exempts Individuals with Terminal or Irreversible Illnesses from the Requirement to Undergo Periodic Medical Assessment Examinations.
Until Now, Those Receiving Disability Benefits — Such as Sickness Benefits, Permanent Disability Retirement, or BPC/Loas — Could Be Summoned at Any Time for New Assessments.
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The Intention Was to Verify Whether the Health Condition Still Prevented Work. With the Law, This Procedure Is No Longer Mandatory for Specific Cases of Serious Illnesses.
How It Worked Before the Law
The Social Security System Allowed That, Even After the Granting of a Benefit, the INSS Had the Autonomy to Call the Insured Again.
Medical Experts Evaluated Whether the Disability Continued or if There Was a Possibility of Returning to the Job Market.
This Process Caused Insecurity. Many Patients, Even Without Chances of Recovery, Had to Attend Agencies Repeatedly to Prove Their Health Condition. Now, the New Legislation Eliminates This Requirement.
Which Diseases Are Included
The Law Explicitly Mentions Four Illnesses:
- AIDS
- Alzheimer’s
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinson’s Disease
Individuals Diagnosed with These Conditions Will No Longer Need to Undergo Periodic Assessments, Regardless of the Type of Benefit They Receive.
However, the Legal Text Also Allows for Other Serious, Terminal, and Irreversible Illnesses. In Other Words, Even if the Illness Is Not on the List, It Is Sufficient to Prove Its Terminal Nature with Medical Reports for the Exemption to Apply.
The Direct Impact on Beneficiaries
With the New Law, the INSS Should No Longer Summon Those Who Fall into These Cases.
If There Is a Summons by Mistake or Administrative Error, Specialists Recommend Immediately Consulting a Social Security Attorney. The Professional Can Present the Documents and Confirm That the Summons Is Unjustified.
The Benefit Remains Valid for Those Who Obtained the Grant Administratively, Directly from the INSS, and for Those Who Achieved It in Court. There Is No Difference: In Both Scenarios, the Exemption from the Periodic Assessment Applies.
Safety for Those Who Rely on the Benefit
The Change Brings Relief to Thousands of Brazilians Facing Terminal Illnesses. Until Now, the Fear of Losing the Benefit in a Possible Reevaluation Was Constant.
Now, the Law Ensures Financial and Emotional Stability, as the Right Is Now Protected by Legal Mandate.
The Provision Amends Law No. 8,213/1991, Which Organizes Social Security Benefits. This 1991 Law Had Never Before Provided a Clear Rule Regarding Exemption, Which Left Gaps for Frequent Summons.
What to Do in Case of Unjustified Summons
Although the Law Has Been in Effect Since July, There May Still Be Errors. The INSS May Send Automatic Notifications Due to Internal Disorganization.
If This Happens, the First Step Is Not to Ignore the Situation. It Is Essential to Gather Up-to-date Medical Reports and Seek a Social Security Attorney.
The Attorney Can Challenge the Summons, Present Administrative Defense, or Even Bring the Case to Court if the Institute Insists.
The Importance of Professional Guidance
Social Security Law Is Complex. Often, the Insured, Alone, Cannot Ensure the Correct Application of the Law. Specialists Emphasize That the Involvement of an Attorney Can Prevent Unjustified Cancellations or Delays in Payment.
Additionally, Experience Shows That the INSS Does Not Always Comply Immediately with Legal Requirements. Therefore, Technical Follow-up Becomes Essential.
Information as a Tool for Defense
Attorneys and Experts in the Field Have Been Highlighting the Importance of Publicizing the New Rule. A Large Part of the Population Is Unaware of Their Rights, Which Facilitates Abuses or Administrative Errors.
Staying Informed Can Be Decisive in Preventing the Suspension of an Income That, Often, Is the Only Source of Support for the Family.
Law No. 15.157 of 2025 Represents a Milestone in Brazilian Social Security Law. By Exempting Individuals with Terminal Illnesses from Periodic Assessments, the Government Recognizes the Need to Protect These People from Unnecessary Strain.
Now, the Challenge Is to Ensure the Practical Application of the Law. Beneficiaries Need to Stay Alert, Keep Updated Medical Reports, and Seek Legal Guidance Whenever There Is a Doubt.
After All, Information and Specialized Support Remain the Main Weapons to Ensure the Benefit and Dignity of Those Facing an Irreversible Illness.
Então quer dizer que se houver erro administrativo, o que acontece com frequência, o segurado tem de pagar um advogado previdenciário para fazer valer seus direitos, por um erro do próprio INSS? Como sempre tapando o sol com a peneira, tal qual o Bolsonaro. E ainda tem **** pra defender esses dois inimigos do povo.
Sou aposentado pelo BPC. Faço tratamento no hospital das clínicas com a Endocrinologia e a Neurologista, Em 1995 com 13 anos foi feito uma cirurgia no crânio para a retirada de um tumor que paralisou meu crescimento e desenvolvimento com crises convulsivas, Até hoje ainda passo por essas crises, hoje com 43 anos ainda tomo medicamento controlada inclusive o ormonio tenho ajuda da minha mãe para mim acompanhar nas consultas e exames que tenho que fazer sempre mais remédios que tomo todos os dias, hoje em tudo que faço dependo de minha mãe
Muito bem meu Lulinha continue pensando com carinho nas pessoas que enfrentam essas e outras dificuldades 👏👏👏
Meu presado, Lula já fez a parte dele, agora e com os caras do INSS, se sua mãe disser pra vc não fazer **** e vc fazer a culpa e dela.
Pelo que parece vc e Bosonarista, continua que o **** e o bom pra vc.