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New Rule of Law 15,077/24 Requires Mandatory Biometrics from INSS to Maintain Retirement, Pensions, and BPC Starting November 20, 2025
Starting November 20, 2025, all retirees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of BPC/LOAS will need to have their mandatory biometrics registered with INSS to continue receiving their payments. This measure was instituted by Law No. 15,077/24 and directly affects millions of Brazilians.
According to the government, the goal is to reinforce security, modernize the life proof systems, and reduce fraud. Those who do not comply with the biometrics requirement will have their benefits suspended temporarily and, in prolonged cases, may even lose the right to payment.
Who Will Be Impacted by the Mandatory Biometrics from INSS
The requirement for mandatory biometrics from INSS affects three main groups: retirees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of BPC/LOAS.
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The Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) is intended for low-income elderly individuals and people with disabilities in vulnerable situations.
The impact is direct: without registered biometrics, the system will not allow the maintenance of the benefit.
The proof of life will now depend solely on facial or digital recognition, replacing old methods such as physical attendance at bank branches.
How Much Time Will Be Given for Adaptation
The Ministry of Management and Public Service Innovation is expected to release an official calendar to avoid overloading the service points.
The idea is to transition gradually, ensuring that millions of insured individuals can register without lines and with extended deadlines.
Those who already have registered biometrics in documents such as CNH or the new National Identity Card (CIN) will be exempt from new collections.
This means that part of the citizens already meet the requirement automatically.
Where to Do the Mandatory Biometrics from INSS
The service points will be informed by the government, but the Meu INSS app will also play a central role in the process.
Through the mobile app, it will be possible to check if the data is already updated and, in some cases, complete the proof of life with facial recognition.
The phone number 135 will remain available to answer questions and guide beneficiaries on where to attend in person.
The requirement applies nationwide, with no regional exceptions.
Why Biometrics Became Mandatory
According to INSS, the social security system suffers every year from frauds amounting to millions.
Biometrics drastically reduces the risk of undue payments and helps ensure that only the true beneficiaries receive the benefit.
This measure is also aligned with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), which means that the collected biometric data will have legal protection against misuse.
The government promises that the integration of databases will bring more agility, less bureaucracy, and greater reliability.
Is It Worth It to Get Ahead
Experts recommend that insured individuals check now if they already have valid biometrics in their personal documents.
Those who wait until the last minute may face lines and run the risk of having their benefits suspended right after the deadline.
In summary, the mandatory biometrics from INSS is a legal requirement that will take effect in November 2025.
It can bring more security to the system, but it requires immediate attention from beneficiaries to avoid unwanted blocks.
Do you believe that the mandatory biometrics from INSS will actually reduce fraud or will it just be another bureaucracy for retirees and pensioners? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who experience this in practice.
Infelizmente Brasil **** sem lei e sem justiça tem q acabar com esses empréstimo d juros abusivos já !!!
Não acredito que vai realmente, evitar fraldes uma vez que, não existe transparência dentro do instituto.
Os maiores **** e fraudadores do sistema são os colarinhos brancos de alto escalao