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New Law Eliminates The Requirement For Periodic Exams For Sufferers Of Terminal Illnesses, Reducing Bureaucracy And Guaranteeing More Security For Those Who Depend On The Benefit.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enacted on July 1, 2025, Law No. 15,157/2025, which amends the Social Security Benefits Law (Law No. 8,213/1991). The main innovation is the wavier of INSS examinations for individuals with irreversible diseases, such as HIV, Alzheimer’s, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson’s.
According to social security lawyer Tais Santos, this measure represents a milestone for millions of Brazilians living with disabling conditions who, until now, were required to undergo regular medical re-evaluations, even in cases with no prospect of cure. The estimate is that more than 4 million beneficiaries may be reached by the new rule.
How It Worked Before The New Law
Before the presidential sanction, all beneficiaries receiving sickness benefits, permanent disability retirement, or BPC/Loas could be summoned at any time by the INSS for new examinations.
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The goal was to confirm whether the disability still persisted or if there was a possibility of returning to work.
This procedure, however, was seen as bureaucratic and unnecessary in cases of terminal illnesses, causing physical, emotional, and financial strain on families already facing great difficulties.
What Changes With The Exemption From Exams
With the new law, patients diagnosed with HIV, Alzheimer’s, ALS, or Parkinson’s no longer need to attend periodic exams, even when summoned.
The initial certificate, issued by the responsible physician, is now sufficient to ensure the continuity of the benefit.
The legal text opens the possibility for the inclusion of other incurable and irreversible diseases, as long as there is detailed medical evidence.
This expands the reach of the measure to similar situations, avoiding injustices.
Impact On Beneficiaries
The change brings immediate relief to millions of families.
Patients who previously faced travel, queues, and unnecessary costs now have greater stability and peace of mind to plan for the future.
Another positive effect is the reduction of the burden on the INSS examination system.
Without the need to constantly re-evaluate irreversible cases, the institute can focus its efforts on situations that truly require periodic monitoring.
Possible Difficulties In Implementation
Despite the clarity of the law, specialists like Tais Santos warn that the INSS may still issue summons due to administrative errors or failures in implementation.
In these cases, it is recommended to consult a social security lawyer before attending the examination, ensuring that the legislation is followed.
The exemption from examinations applies to both administratively and judicially granted benefits.
That is, it does not matter if the right was recognized by the INSS or by the Judiciary: the beneficiary is protected.
The presidential sanction marks a step forward in social protection for those facing disabling diseases.
Less bureaucracy, more dignity, and greater financial stability are the main practical effects of the measure.
And you, do you think the exemption from INSS examinations brings more justice to those living with irreversible diseases or could it open gaps for abuses in the system? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those living this reality in practice.
Graças a Deus não viverei com medo de o INSS cortar meu benefício, basta fazer tudo direitinho e dará certo
Amém que o nosso Presidente tenha muitos e muitos anos de vida
Eita povo ingrato, o importanteé que assinou e vai ajudar muita gente…..esses do contra viu..
Burla à lei sempre haverá, mas não é por isso que vai se deixar de dar dignidade aos segurados portadores de doenças incuráveis. Excelente gesto do presidente ao sancionar a referida lei.
Só que não o seu presidente foi obrigado a sancionar pois está mesma Lei ele vetor em 24/11/2024 como os deputados e Senadores derrubaram o veto dele e não tem saída ela não e tão bom assim..