Special retirement: what is the minimum age for this benefit?

Retirement is something many Brazilians dream about, especially for those who work in more dangerous professions. In these cases, fortunately, the INSS taxpayer is entitled to a special retirement, but with a minimum age.

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Minimum age for special retirement

According to the new Social Security reform, the minimum age for accessing special retirement is divided into three groups. Are they:

• Low risk activity: at least 25 years of contribution and a minimum age of 60;
• Medium risk activity: at least 20 years of contribution and a minimum age of 58 years;
• High risk activity: at least 15 years of contribution and a minimum age of 55 years.

What documents are needed when applying for special retirement?

For those who carry out risky activities and intend to retire, it is important to gather the following documents identification, such as Identity Card, CPF, Work Card, proof of residence and contribution. In addition, it is necessary to prove the risky activities with the following documents:

• Expert reports made in labor lawsuits;
• PPP (Professional Social Security Profile) indicating exposure to electrical voltage greater than 250 Volts;
• PPP from co-workers who held a similar role in the company or in others;
• Course certificates in the electrical area paid by the company;
• Communication of Work Accident, in case of any accident in the company related to electricity.

Which professions can receive these benefits?

To be considered a risky (unhealthy) profession by the INSS, the function performed by the beneficiary must be part of a list of professions, which are also divided into low-, medium- and high-risk activities. high. Are they:

Low risk occupations:

• Airway;
• Airway Service Runway;
• Fireman;
• Surgeon;
• Dentist;
• Electrician
• Nursing Assistant;
• Dyeing Assistant;
• Auxiliaries or General Services;
• Graphic;
• Journalist;
• Train driver;
• Doctor;
• Scuba diver;
• Metallurgical;
• Fireman;
• Radioactivity technician;
• Workers in oil extraction;
• Rail transport;
• Urban and road transport;
• Boiler Operator;
• X-Ray Operator;
• Cold Room Operator;
• surface miners;
• Bus driver;
• Truck driver (above 4000 tons);
• Technician in analysis laboratories and chemical laboratories;
• Supervisors and Inspectors in areas with an unhealthy environment;
• Dyer;
• Turner;
• Civil Construction Worker (Apartments above 8 floors);
• Watch Armed or not.

Medium risk professions:

• White Phosphorus Extractor;
• Mercury Extractor;
• Ink Manufacturer;
• Lead Melter;
• Lead Laminator;
• Lead Moulder;
• Worker in Tunnel or Flooded Gallery;
• Permanent workers in underground locations, away from work fronts;
• Explosive Charger;
• Fire Officer.

High risk professions:

• Crusher;
• Rock loader;
• Cavouqueiro;
• brooder;
• Miners underground;
• Underground rock crusher operator;
• Rock Drill in Caves.

In addition, professions that are not on the list, but are exposed to agents that are harmful to health, such as viruses, dead animals, radioactivity, residues and organic garbage, can also guarantee the right to benefit.