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Social Insertion Income: what is it?

The RSI is a government benefit to try to help individuals in need re-enter society and the job market. The objective is to improve social inequality in the country.

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Discover the Social Insertion Income: get financial assistance

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So, understand how the benefit works! Source: Social Security.

Do you want to know what Social Insertion Income is and how it works? Then you've come to the right place. Here we will answer all your doubts! This way, you can place your order whenever you want!

To find out about the RSI, as the benefit is known, you can access the Social Security website and check some details. Then, you can access it directly using the button below.

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Social Insertion Income

Help for families in situations of extreme poverty to meet their minimum needs!

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But, on the other hand, how about learning about all the benefits and better understanding how you can get money through Social Insertion Income? This is help for people in need!

How does Social Insertion Income work?

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See what the benefit is! Source: Social Security.

Many wonder what Social Insertion Income is and how it works. This is an initiative by the Portuguese government in an attempt to mitigate the impact of social inequality in the country.

So, this benefit works in two instances. The first is the direct offer of money to people in need in installments to help meet basic needs.

In addition, measures are taken in the second instance to integrate the individual into actions to progressively lead to labor, social and community insertion.

These measures are relative to the household and the needs of each situation, taking into account social conditions and issues of individual needs.

Who is entitled to the benefit?

In fact, now that you know what Social Insertion Income is, how about finding out who exactly is entitled to it?

In this way, all people and families who are in extreme poverty and who need financial support and support for social integration can request the benefit.

However, it is important to pay attention to some other rules before making your request. Therefore, if you live alone, your income cannot be equal to or greater than €189.66, which is the value of the aid.

On the other hand, if you have a family, the sum of the income of the entire household must not be greater than the maximum value of the RSI for each member.

How to calculate the benefit

Therefore, the value for the holder is as already mentioned, €189.66. Furthermore, the value for each adult in the household is €132.76. And, finally, for each minor, the value is €94.83.

So, let's give an example, if you want to live with another adult and a child. Your household's income cannot exceed €417.25 (the result of the sum of the benefit for each member).

Advantages and disadvantages

Now, let's talk about the advantages of Social Insertion Income. Anyone who has legal residence in Portugal can make the request. In other words, this benefits even foreigners in difficulty.

However, there are also obligations. Therefore, you must go to the insertion center meetings and notify Social Security in case of any relevant changes in your situation. Furthermore, you must sign the insertion contract and comply with it.

Another great advantage is that you can accumulate this benefit with other government benefits, enhancing the improvement of your situation. Some cumulative benefits are:

  • Pension for old age, widowhood and orphanhood;
  • Supplement for dependency and for the elderly;
  • Disability bonus;
  • Subsidy for attending a special education establishment;
  • Family and prenatal benefits;
  • Subsidies in the context of parenthood and adoption;
  • Sickness and unemployment benefit;
  • Social Benefit for Inclusion;

Furthermore, you will be able to receive this benefit for 12 months, but you can renew it if there is still a need. Furthermore, no disadvantages were noted in obtaining this benefit!

How do I request Social Insertion Income?

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After all, how do I request it? Source: Social Security.

So, let's check out how you can request your Social Insertion Income? To do this, you will need to start by accessing the Social Security website, which offers all the forms. Find out more using the button below.

Furthermore, if you want to clarify your doubts about how to proceed step by step, rest assured that we are here to help you with all the details. Take advantage and see the official website with all the details below!

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Government Benefit

Social Insertion Income

Help for families in situations of extreme poverty to meet their minimum needs!

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Step by step to apply for Social Insertion Income

When you access the Social Security website, simply click on the “I am a Citizen” option in the top menu of the home page. Then click on “Socio-economic Need”. Then, go to “Social Insertion Income”.

Now, using the green button in the right corner “Related Documentation”, you can access the “forms” tab and find all the files you need to fill out to obtain the benefit.

Additionally, you will need to present some documents, such as:

  • Valid identification document;
  • Taxpayer card for the entire household;
  • Photocopies of remuneration receipts (when applicable);
  • Photocopy of proof of legal residence;

Furthermore, it may be necessary to send some other documents when necessary according to your situation.

Where to order?

This way, with all the necessary forms and documents, you can go to a Social Security service location or Citizen's Stores.

Furthermore, it can take up to 60 days to obtain a confirmatory or negative return from Social Security. So, you need to be patient.

How to receive?

Furthermore, to receive the benefit, you can request a simple bank transfer. This way, the money immediately enters your account.

To request this form of receipt, simply fill out the appropriate form. Or you can still contact the Direct Social Security service!

More options: Family Allowance

Would you like to know what it is and how you can request Social Insertion Income? So, how about finding out about other government benefits to help you, as well as help your family.

Thus, one of the benefits that accumulates with the RSI is the Family Allowance. This is government aid that aims to help families with children keep their children in school and meet basic living needs.

So, if you are interested in finding out more about how this benefit works and whether your family can request it, how about reading our exclusive post?

Click on the button below right now and find out more about how Family Allowance works!

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About the author  /  Filipe Travanca

Bachelor in History and Audiovisual from the University of São Paulo. Passionate about writing and literature, he works as a screenwriter, editor and short story writer, exploring the most varied themes and subjects. A very curious person, who likes to study a little bit of everything and share this learning in his texts.

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