At the Statute of the Elderly various benefits and preferences are provided to the respective group, but many do not know that they have these rights, nor what they are. Some of these rights directly impact the monthly income, leisure and housing of elderly people.
All the benefits that will be mentioned are guaranteed by Federal Law 10741/2003, which regulates the Statute of the Elderly and has various forms of benefits and protection rights for the elderly.
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Taking into account the benefit, citizens aged 60 or over, and, in other situations, over 65 years old, qualify as an elderly person. Here are some benefits to which the aforementioned group is entitled:
property tax exemption
The elderly who are over 60 years old, who own only one property, are retired and have an income of up to two minimum wages, are entitled to IPTU exemption. It is worth mentioning that each municipality has its own rules when it comes to IPTU exemption, so, so that problems do not occur, it is recommended to contact the city hall.
free medication
The elderly are entitled to receive, free of charge, medication from the SUS to rehabilitate and recover their health, especially those for continuous use. However, it is necessary to present documents in order to guarantee this benefit:
free shipping
Anyone over 65 years of age has the right to use public transport free of charge, just show the driver an identity document. However, in some cities it may be different, as in the case of Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, in which it is necessary to request an Exempt Transport Card.
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