flexible retirement This is a method in our country Making pension payments compatible with part-time work, This ensures a smoother transition to full retirement. This method is one of several methods that allow part of the pension to be aligned with a job or professional activity, such as active retirement and partial retirement.
Flexible retirement allows retirees to work part-time while retaining the right to receive a proportionate portion of their pension. Regulation, part-time working hours It could be between 50% and 75% of an equivalent full-time day.
It is important to note that this method is available for all Social Security regimes, except for special regimes for Civil Servants, personnel in the Armed Forces and the Administration of Justice. Social Security.
Flexible retirement conditions
To access flexible retirement, the retiree must be currently retired and have received the applicable Social Security pension. It is essential to notify Social Security of the beginning of part-time work activity to avoid mismatches and to adjust the pension amount correctly. This notification is made to the National Social Security Institution (INSS) and changes to the pension become valid from the day specified in the employment contract.
Additionally, the Social Security website clearly states that “Flexible retirement benefits will be increased.” incompatible with permanent disability pensions corresponding to the activity carried out, after the recognition of pensions, regardless of the Regime in which they are caused. On the other hand, it will also be compatible with “temporary disability or maternity benefits resulting from part-time activity”.
Failure to adequately communicate part-time work activity may lead to liability for repayment of unjustly collected amounts, in addition to possible sanctions provided for by law on violations and sanctions related to social order.
During the flexible retirement period, the beneficiary maintains retiree status for the purpose of recognition and receipt of health benefits. Additionally, contributions made during this period may improve the pension and, when part-time work ends, may require the pension to be recalculated according to the new contribution period.
Flexible retirement is a valuable option that offers a more flexible transition to full retirement for those who want to remain active in the workforce after retirement. This method supports the balance between working time and enjoying retirement, adapting to individual needs and allowing you to continue contributing to society while receiving a proportionate part of the pension.