Overview
- The Ministry of Previdência and the INSS confirmed that attendance at the October 4, 2026 elections will be accepted as the annual Prova de Vida for beneficiaries who go to the polls.
- TSE turnout data will be sent directly to the INSS and used to update a beneficiary's Prova de Vida automatically and at no cost to the retiree or pensioner.
- The automated check forms part of a broader system that currently covers about 40 million active benefits and reduced the need for in‑person visits.
- If a beneficiary does not vote the INSS will try other official records through the SIRIS system before asking the person to regularize their status.
- The change builds on Lei nº 13.846/2019 and INSS Portaria nº 1.408/2022; beneficiaries can confirm their Prova de Vida status on the Meu INSS portal or by calling Central 135.