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Retirement law for people living or working in Pompeu, Minas Gerais, is governed mainly by federal Brazilian social security rules and by specific rules for public servants. Most private-sector workers and many self-employed people rely on the National Social Security Institute - INSS - which applies nationwide rules introduced and modified by the 2019 constitutional reform. Public servants employed by the municipality of Pompeu may be covered by a municipal pension regime - the Regime Pr?prio de Previd?ncia Social - RPPS - or by the INSS, depending on how the municipality organized its payroll and pension system.
Local issues that commonly matter in Pompeu include access to INSS services - via the Meu INSS digital platform, phone or the nearest INSS office - and interactions with municipal human-resources or pension bodies for public employees. Local social assistance services and health systems also affect practical needs for medical evidence, disability claims and documentation.
Many retirement matters can be handled administratively, but there are several common situations where legal help is important:
- Benefit denied or incorrectly calculated - a lawyer can review records and appeal decisions.
- Disputes about contribution records - correcting CNIS or employer reporting often requires formal demands or litigation.
- Complex cases of special retirement - exposures to hazardous work, rural labor or long-term special conditions require technical and legal proof.
- Public servant pension disputes - RPPS rules vary and may require legal interpretation or court claims.
- Disability or medical retirement - obtaining recognition of incapacity, supporting expert reports and appealing medical denials.
- Survivor pensions and family disputes - lawyers help establish entitlement and defend beneficiaries against administrative refusals.
- Recovering overdue payments or backpay - administrative procedures and judicial claims have specific deadlines and technical steps.
- Guidance on combining work and retirement - some benefit rules change if you continue working after retirement; a lawyer can advise on strategy and tax implications.
- Federal framework - Most retirement benefits are regulated by federal social security law administered by the INSS. The 2019 reform introduced minimum ages and adjusted calculation rules - these apply across municipalities including Pompeu.
- INSS benefits - Key benefits include retirement by age (aposentadoria por idade), retirement by contribution (aposentadoria por tempo de contribui?o or converted rules after the reform), disability retirement (aposentadoria por incapacidade), special retirement for unhealthy or hazardous activities (aposentadoria especial) and survivor pensions (pens?o por morte).
- RPPS for public servants - If Pompeu manages its own RPPS for municipal employees, retirement rules, contribution rates and benefit calculations can differ from INSS rules. Public servants should consult municipal HR or the RPPS administration for local regulations and transitory rules.
- Documentation and proof - Federal and municipal systems require proof of identity, contribution history, employment records, and medical evidence when relevant. The CNIS - Cadastro Nacional de Informa??es Sociais - is the official record of INSS contributions and is often decisive in benefit decisions.
- Administrative and judicial remedies - Initial claims go through INSS or municipal pension bodies. Denials can be appealed administratively and, if still unresolved, taken to court. Time limits and procedural rules apply - prompt action is important.
INSS is the federal social security system covering most private workers, self-employed people and some public servants. RPPS is a specific pension regime for public servants administered by a state or municipality. Rules for eligibility, contributions and benefit calculation can be different under an RPPS. To know which applies to you, check your employment contract or ask municipal HR in Pompeu.
After the 2019 reform, INSS retirement generally requires meeting minimum age thresholds and minimum contribution time. Basic age thresholds are higher than in past rules, and contribution time requirements still apply. Exact requirements depend on when you entered the system and whether transitional rules apply. Check your CNIS and consult a specialist to determine your specific situation.
Request your CNIS extract using the Meu INSS digital platform, by phone or at an INSS service point. The CNIS shows reported contribution months and amounts. If you find missing or incorrect entries, gather supporting documents such as payslips, carteira de trabalho and company statements, then request corrections through INSS or with a lawyer if necessary.
Yes, aposentadoria especial exists for certain hazardous or unhealthy activities, but you must prove exposure according to regulatory standards. Employers should have issued special work documentation. If documentation is missing, a lawyer can help assemble alternative evidence such as sworn statements, medical records and technical reports to support the claim.
First, request and read the formal denial reason. You can file an administrative appeal within INSS and submit additional evidence. If the appeal fails, you can file a judicial claim in federal court. A specialized previdenciary lawyer can evaluate the denial, advise on evidence and represent you in appeals or court.
Processing times vary. Online applications and well-documented requests are generally faster. Complex cases or those requiring medical exams or documentation corrections can take longer. If there are undue delays, you can seek legal assistance to press for a faster administrative decision or file a judicial action to expedite the matter.
Yes, in many cases you may continue working while receiving some types of retirement benefits, but rules differ. Some public pension regimes restrict accumulation of salary and pension, and certain INSS benefit types may be affected by continued formal employment. Ask a lawyer about how working can affect your specific benefit and whether earnings will change the amount you receive.
Common documents include CPF, identity document, carteira de trabalho, CNIS or other contribution records, proof of residence, birth or marriage certificate, and for disability or special claims - medical records and expert reports. For survivor pensions you will need the death certificate and family documents proving dependency. Gather originals and copies for each file.
Retirement amounts depend on the type of benefit, the history of contributions and the legal formula in force for your case. After recent reforms, benefit calculation often considers the average of contribution salaries and applies specific percentages based on contribution time and other factors. Calculation can be complex - a lawyer or social security specialist can run exact simulations based on your CNIS.
Look for the Defensoria P?blica do Estado de Minas Gerais for those who qualify, and seek guidance from the local OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccao Minas Gerais for lawyer referrals. Some unions and community organizations also offer support. If you are a municipal employee, municipal HR can explain internal administrative remedies and local resources.
- INSS - National Social Security Institute - for federal benefit applications and CNIS records.
- Meu INSS - digital platform and phone service to request services and view contribution history.
- Prefeitura Municipal de Pompeu - municipal human resources or pension administration for public servants and local regulations.
- Regime Pr?prio de Previd?ncia Social (RPPS) documents - if you are a municipal employee, check the RPPS rules applicable in Pompeu.
- Defensoria P?blica de Minas Gerais - legal assistance for those who meet the income criteria.
- Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccao Minas Gerais - lawyer referral services and ethical oversight.
- Centro de Refer?ncia de Assist?ncia Social - CRAS - local social assistance for help with documents and social programs.
1 - Gather your documents: identity, CPF, carteira de trabalho, CNIS extract, payrolls, marriage or birth certificates, and medical reports if relevant.
2 - Check your CNIS on the Meu INSS platform and print or save the contribution history.
3 - Contact the appropriate administration: INSS for most private workers, municipal HR or RPPS office if you are a public servant in Pompeu.
4 - If you face a denial, missing contributions, complex calculation issues or need representation, contact a specialized previdenciary lawyer or the Defensoria P?blica if you qualify.
5 - When you consult a lawyer, ask about experience in social security and RPPS matters, fee structure, likely timelines and expected outcomes. Get a written fee agreement and keep a clear record of all requests and responses.
Act promptly - deadlines for administrative appeals and judicial claims can be strict. Legal advice early in the process improves the chance of a correct and timely result.
