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Some professions offer a shorter path to retirement! If you work in hazardous environments or face daily risks, you may be eligible for benefits before age 60. Find out how electricians, miners, nurses and other professionals can secure a special retirement and protect their health after years of exposure to hazards.
Did you know that certain professions can bring forward the dream of retirement? Workers in various areas, due to the risks they face daily, have the possibility of leaving the job market well before the conventional minimum age.
While many Brazilians plan decades of contributions, some professional categories guarantee this special right because they are exposed to unhealthy and dangerous situations.
However, what are these privileged professions? And what is required to apply for this benefit? Find out all the details about the special retirement and how it works.
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What is special retirement and how does it work?
According to the portal Bra123, special retirement It is a social security benefit intended for workers who work in conditions that pose a risk to their health or safety.
Brazilian legislation provides that these professionals can retire with less contribution time or age.
These conditions include continuous exposure to chemical, biological or physical agents that compromise the worker's health over the years.
According to social security legislation, this modality works as compensation for the harmful impact of these activities.
To obtain the benefit, it is necessary to prove the period of exposure to these agents through the Professional Social Security Profile (PPP).
This document, provided by the employer, details the activities performed by the worker and the risks faced.
The required criteria
The contribution time required for the special retirement depends on the intensity and duration of exposure to harmful agents. Below, check out the main criteria:
- 25 years of exposure: Professionals who deal with constant but less intense risks can apply for retirement after 25 years of contributions.
- 20 years of exposure: For activities with moderate exposure to chemicals or toxic environments, the required time is 20 years.
- 15 years of exposure: Workers in extreme conditions, such as underground miners, can secure retirement with just 15 years of service.
The professions covered
Check below the main professional categories that are entitled to special retirement:
25 years of exposure
Some professions require a quarter of a century of dedication to receive the benefit. Among them:
- Airline personnel in runway areas.
- Nurses and nursing assistants.
- Dentists and surgeons.
- Electricians exposed to more than 250 volts.
- Boiler and cold room operators.
- Truck drivers with loads exceeding 4 tons.
- Fishermen and divers.
- Laboratory technicians and radiologists.
20 years of exposure
In more critical situations, with constant contact with highly toxic agents, the contribution period drops to 20 years. These are the cases of:
- Paint manufacturers and lead workers.
- Workers in environments with white phosphorus and mercury.
- Tunnel and flooded area operators away from the work front.
15 years of exposure
The most severe working conditions allow professionals to retire after just 15 years. This applies mainly to:
- Underground miners.
- Crusher operators.
- Rock loaders and drills.
Advantages and challenges of the benefit
The possibility of retiring early represents a great relief for workers exposed to unhealthy conditions. However, there are challenges.
The value of the benefit may be reduced due to the shorter contribution period, and, after the benefit is granted, the worker cannot continue to perform the same risky activity.
This restriction can be an obstacle for professionals who want to remain active in their profession, but it is a way to ensure their health and safety in the long term.
How to apply for special retirement
Applying for special retirement requires attention to the necessary documents and the steps of the process. Check out the step-by-step guide:
- Organize documentation: Gather the Professional Social Security Profile (PPP) and the Technical Report on Environmental Work Conditions (LTCAT).
- Place your order: The benefit can be requested on the Meu INSS portal or at an INSS agency.
- Wait for the analysis: INSS will evaluate the documents presented to verify the right to the benefit.
- Receive the result: After approval, the benefit is granted within 90 days.
The future of special retirement
In recent years, special retirement has undergone significant changes. With the social security reforms, the analysis and granting of the benefit have become more rigorous.
Experts recommend that workers closely monitor changes in legislation to guarantee their rights.
Now that you know all the details,Do you believe that this compensation is sufficient to protect workers exposed to extreme risks?
