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Did You Complete 25 Years Working as an Electrician Before the Social Security Reform? It Is Possible to Request Retirement Without Needing a Minimum Age
An electrician working exposed to electrical tension above 250 volts has the right to retire from Social Security with less time of service, even if they are not exposed to the harmful agent throughout the entire work shift. See what changes with the Social Security Reform and the new retirement rules that came into effect yesterday, November 12
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See How Electricians Can Receive Special Retirement from Social Security.
Before the Social Security Reform, it was enough for the professional to complete 25 years of work in special activity to guarantee the right to Special Retirement. There was no minimum age requirement.
Currently, with the new rules of Social Security, it is necessary to complete the required time of actual exposure to the harmful agent and also to reach a minimum age.
In the case of retirement for electricians, it will then be necessary to be 60 years old plus 25 years of actual special activity. This rule applies to both men and women.
It is essential to prove the special time through documentation, and the two main documents required by Social Security are:
To prove that the work was developed under special working conditions, the employed electrician must request the Professional Profile (PPP) from the company where they provided services.
The self-employed electrician (who worked independently) must hire an occupational physician or a safety engineer, duly accredited by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTb), to prepare the Technical Report on Working Environmental Conditions (LTCAT).
The PPP and LTCAT provide information regarding the technical conditions of the electrician’s workplace and the agents to which the worker is exposed. For example, exposure to electricity of more than 250 volts must be included in these documents.
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) does not prevent the professional from receiving this benefit.
Automotive electricians (cars, trucks, buses) who have contact with 12-volt batteries also have the right to special retirement, but not because of electricity, but because they are in contact with chemical agents.
Denial by Social Security
ATTENTION! Social Security did not accept your time as an electrician, and YOU want to know if there is a way to recover this right because you ended up retiring without this advantage?
If you believe you have already completed 25 years working as an electrician before the enactment of the Reform, it is possible to request retirement without needing a minimum age, that is, under the previous rules.
In cases where someone retired and had the benefit denied or even granted at a lower value than due, they can take advantage of the decision from the Superior Court of Justice and request a review of their retirement.
The deadline to correct the value of the benefit is ten years, and if Social Security does not accept the appeal, the worker can seek help in court.
How to Request Special Retirement for Electricians?
The electrician can request their retirement from Social Security by calling 135 or through the Meu INSS portal.
There is no option to choose a specific appointment for special retirement. It will be necessary to request retirement based on contribution time and formally request recognition of special periods in writing.
The ideal is to analyze your situation before making the request; before submitting your application, it is necessary to take some precautions.
Incomplete documentation, for example, can lead to many losses. Therefore, before forwarding your retirement, it is advisable to seek support from a professional specialized in retirement.
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