INSS Starts Countdown: Retirees and Pensioners Have Until February 14 to Request Refund of Unauthorized Deductions; 6.2 Million Have Already Challenged, R$ 2.8 Billion Paid, and the Government Estimates 3 Million Still Outside the Request Right Now

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Published on 07/01/2026 at 11:58

aposentados e pensionistas têm até 14 de fevereiro para pedir devolução de descontos não autorizados no INSS e iniciar a contestação pelos canais oficiais.

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Retirees And Pensioners Have Until February 14 To Request Refunds For Unauthorized Deductions On INSS Benefits. There Are 6.2 Million Challenges, 4.1 Million Refunds, R$ 2.8 Billion Paid, And 3 Million Still Without A Request.

Retirees and pensioners who identified unauthorized deductions in the benefits paid by the National Institute of Social Security have until February 14 to request the refunds. The update was announced by the INSS president, Gilberto Waller, in an interview on the program A Voz do Brasil, providing an overview of the status of reimbursements.

According to the data presented, 6.2 million beneficiaries have already formalized challenges regarding charges deemed undue. Of this total, 4.1 million had amounts refunded, totaling about R$ 2.8 billion returned, while the government estimates 3 million retirees and pensioners are still outside of requests at this time.

Deadline Extended And Ends On February 14

The initial deadline for submitting requests was set to end on November 14.

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Reimbursement Numbers: 6.2 Million Challenged And R$ 2.8 Billion Were Paid

The report released indicates 6.2 million challenges related to charges considered undue.

Within this group, about 4.1 million beneficiaries have already had their amounts refunded.

The financial volume reported is approximately R$ 2.8 billion returned to the insured.

Even with this progress, the official estimate of 3 million retirees and pensioners remains who are eligible to request a refund but have not yet started the process.

Operation Without Discount And The Fraud Scheme In Agreements

The irregularities came to light after the launch of Operation Without Discount, conducted by the Federal Police in conjunction with the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU).

The investigation identified a fraud scheme involving Technical Cooperation Agreements established between the INSS and associative entities.

According to the findings described, these agreements were allegedly used to facilitate unauthorized deductions without the express consent of beneficiaries.

As a consequence, part of the high administration of the institute was removed in April.

How To Request The Refund Via Official INSS Channels

Refund requests can be made through the official INSS channels. One of them is the Meu INSS app or website, accessible via the Gov.br Portal.

Another option is the telephone hotline 135, which operates free of charge from Monday to Saturday, from 7 AM to 10 PM.

There is also in-person service at Post Office branches, with over 5,000 units nationwide, for retirees and pensioners who prefer to register their requests in person.

With the final deadline on February 14, the INSS is counting down the days for retirees and pensioners who have not yet initiated the process to submit their requests and enter the queue for refunds of unauthorized deductions.

The practical way is to use an official channel, register the challenge, and monitor the status of the reimbursement.

Have you checked if there are unauthorized deductions in your benefit and, if so, will you request the refund before February 14?

INSS Starts Countdown: Retirees and Pensioners Have Until February 14 to Request Refund of Unauthorized Deductions; 6.2 Million Have Already Challenged, R$ 2.8 Billion Paid, and the Government Estimates 3 Million Still Outside the Request Right Now

Retirees And Pensioners Have Until February 14 To Request Refunds For Unauthorized Deductions On INSS Benefits. There Are 6.2 Million Challenges, 4.1 Million Refunds, R$ 2.8 Billion Paid, And 3 Million Still Without A Request.

Deadline Extended And Ends On February 14

Reimbursement Numbers: 6.2 Million Challenged And R$ 2.8 Billion Were Paid

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How To Request The Refund Via Official INSS Channels

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INSS Starts Countdown: Retirees and Pensioners Have Until February 14 to Request Refund of Unauthorized Deductions; 6.2 Million Have Already Challenged, R$ 2.8 Billion Paid, and the Government Estimates 3 Million Still Outside the Request Right Now

Retirees And Pensioners Have Until February 14 To Request Refunds For Unauthorized Deductions On INSS Benefits. There Are 6.2 Million Challenges, 4.1 Million Refunds, R$ 2.8 Billion Paid, And 3 Million Still Without A Request.

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