INSS confirms 2026 election voting will serve as proof of life

The National Social Security Institute (INSS) and the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) have confirmed that voting in the 2026 elections will serve as automatic proof of life for INSS beneficiaries. This measure is intended to simplify the process for retirees and pensioners by eliminating the need for additional verification, provided the vote is recorded.

System integration between the INSS and the Electoral Court has been underway since 2024 to facilitate this data validation. The practice was established by Ordinance PRES/INSS No. 1.408 in February 2022. Officials clarified that benefits will not be blocked for those unable to vote, as the INSS will continue to use other government data sources to verify beneficiaries. Only if no other data sources are sufficient will a beneficiary be called to regularize their status.