Learn how to access virtually and without queues the subsidy that EsSalud grants, for breastfeeding, to mothers.
In Peru, the Social Health Insurance (EsSalud) offers important financial support to mothers who have just given birth: it provides them with a breastfeeding bonus of S/820. This initiative seeks to alleviate financial burdens so that parents can dedicate time and resources to raising and caring for their children at a crucial stage of their development.
It is important to highlight that, although the payment of this bonus is one-time, the amount increases in the case of multiple births. For example, if the mother gives birth to two children, she will receive double the money; that is, S/1,640.
Requirements to access the breastfeeding bonus
To access the EsSalud breastfeeding bonus, it is essential to meet these simple requirements:
- Have a minimum contribution to EsSalud: you must have paid at least three consecutive months or four non-consecutive months in the six months prior to the birth.
- Have an employment relationship at the time of the birth of the child, who must be registered with Reniec.
This EsSalud subsidy helps thousands of Peruvian mothers. Photo: Andina
How to access the breastfeeding bonus?: step by step
If you meet all the requirements and want to access this Essalud subsidy, you can do so in two ways. The first only requires that you go to the Paperless Breastfeeding website and complete all the information they ask for.
Keep in mind that this procedure only applies in MINSA hospitals, private clinics and Armed Forces hospitals that have the Online Live Birth Certificate Registration System. Otherwise, you will have to apply the second option and carry out the procedure in person following these simple steps:
- Go to any insurance and financial benefits office.
- Present your ID and form No. 1040, duly completed and signed.
- If it is the first procedure you carry out, you must sign the privacy policy for the processing of personal data.
- With your stamped form No. 1040 and a copy of your ID, go to the authorized banks and collect your subsidy.
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