The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) began examining requests for the new special pension, which is intended for orphaned children and adolescents due to feminicide. The agency expects that the first evaluations will be completed by the end of July 2026, providing retroactive payments from the date each request was made.
This benefit was established in 2023, but its regulation occurred in May 2026 through the Portaria PRES/INSS No. 1,961. It ensures a monthly minimum wage for dependents under the age of 18 who are in situations of economic vulnerability. It is worth noting that no proof of the mother’s employment relationship with registration in the INSS is required for the children to receive the pension.
Understanding the Special Pension
The pension is of an assistive nature, whose purpose is not to replace a pension income, but to ensure a minimum financial protection for children affected by a crime that frequently destabilizes their families. The INSS will now begin processing requests according to the defined guidelines.
According to information released on July 22, 2026, the expectation is that the analysis of requests will conclude by the end of the month, guaranteeing retroactive payment from the date of the request, preventing beneficiaries from being harmed by the wait.
The creation of this pension was established by Law No. 14,717, sanctioned on October 31, 2023, and the rules for the application process were defined by Decree No. 12,636, in September 2025.
Who Can Receive the Benefit?
This benefit is intended for the children and dependents under 18 years of women who were victims of feminicide, including:
- biological children;
- adopted children;
- stepchildren;
- minors in guardianship;
- minors under custody;
- children and adolescents cared for by the State.
Dependents, such as stepchildren or minors under guardianship, need to prove economic dependence on the victim. The legislation also covers children of transgender women, provided the crime is qualified as feminicide.
Other Important Criteria
The beneficiary must be under 18 years old, as the pension does not automatically extend until 21 years. Furthermore, it is essential that the family is registered and has updated information in the Unified Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico). The lack of registration or failure to update can lead to the denial of the benefit.
The family income cannot exceed a quarter of the minimum wage per person. For example, in a family with four members earning R$ 1,200, the per capita income would be R$ 300, which meets the established guidelines.
Values and Conditions Related to the Pension
The monthly value of the pension corresponds to a minimum wage, which will be divided if there is more than one beneficiary. It is important to emphasize that this benefit does not generate a 13th salary and cannot be accumulated with other pension benefits.
Importance of Documentation and Legal Process
Families have the option to apply for the pension even before the final conviction of the accused. To do this, they must present documents proving that the case is treated as feminicide, such as arrest records and police inquiry orders. If the Justice concludes that there was no feminicide, payments will be suspended, but amounts received in good faith do not need to be returned.
Guidelines for Application
Those interested should submit their request through the portal or the Meu INSS app, presenting an application for each dependent. It is advisable that all necessary documents, including CPF and RG of the parties involved, as well as proof of connection to the victim, be meticulously organized to avoid delays in the process.
Termination of the Benefit
The pension is not permanent and will be terminated upon reaching 18 years of age, in case of death, or due to irregularities found in the granting process. Additionally, for maintaining the benefit, it is necessary for the CadÚnico to be updated and for the situation of family income to be reviewed periodically.
With the beginning of the analyses, the INSS provides crucial protection to children and adolescents who have lost their mothers due to acts of extreme violence, without requiring previous contributions to the social security system but requiring proof of vulnerability and the regularity of documents.