Breastfeeding subsidy 2024: what are the requirements and how to collect the S/820 EsSalud bonus?

Breastfeeding is essential in the healthy development and growth of all newborns to offer them adequate nutrients and protect them against all types of diseases. For this reason, Social Health Security offers financial support to pregnant women or women who have recently given birth, as long as they are insured.

The breastfeeding subsidy, set at S/820, is a benefit that EsSalud grants to mothers of a newborn child to contribute to their care and compensate for the time they will not work after giving birth. Below, we detail who can benefit from this amount, the requirements necessary to obtain it and the process to apply.

EsSalud 2024 breastfeeding subsidy: who are the beneficiaries?

According to the EsSalud website, the breastfeeding subsidy is financial aid that is granted to mothers in order to support the care of a live newborn of a regular or agricultural insured person. This payment is one-time and amounts to S/820 for each infant.

In the case of a multiple birth, the subsidy is awarded individually. That is, if the mother gives birth to two children, a bonus of S/1,640 corresponds. If you want to know some general considerations of this benefit, read the following data:

• The breastfeeding subsidy consists of a single payment of S/820 for each child born.
• It is a requirement that the baby be registered in the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec).
• The deadline to request this benefit is 98 days plus six months from the date of birth of the baby. In case of multiple births, 30 days are added to this period.

What are the requirements to access the EsSalud breastfeeding subsidy?

In order to obtain the EsSalud breastfeeding bonus, which is equivalent to S/820, it is essential to meet these requirements:

1. The baby must be the child of an EsSalud insured. Likewise, if the mother of the infant is not a primary insured, she must be registered with Social Security.
2. Have a history of contributions that covers three consecutive or four non-consecutive months during the six months prior to the delivery period.
3. In the case of agricultural insured women, they must have three consecutive months of contributions or four non-consecutive months in the last 12 months before the pregnancy begins.
4. Have an employment relationship at the time of birth.
5. The nursing baby must be registered as the insured’s beneficiary.
6. If the infant dies, posthumous registration must be carried out.

EsSalud breastfeeding bonus: how to process it?

The process to request the S/820 breastfeeding bonus has been designed to be as accessible as possible. Those interested can choose to process it in person at the EsSalud offices, presenting the required documentation, or through the digital platform. Zero Breastfeeding Procedures. Below, write down the steps to obtain it:

• If you prefer to do the process in person, you must complete form No. 1040.
• Check the conditions and make sure you comply with them to access this benefit.
• Download, complete and sign Form #1040 at this link.
• Find one of the EsSalud insurance agencies and offices near you HERE.
• Go with this document and your ID to the agency or office you found and present them at the window.
• Once the process is complete, with your stamped form No. 1040 and a copy of your ID, go to the authorized banks and collect your subsidy.

What are the subsidies provided by EsSalud?

In addition to the breastfeeding subsidy, EsSalud offers a variety of financial supports that are aimed at its insured at different stages of life:

• Temporary disability allowance
• Breastfeeding allowance
• Maternity allowance
• Burial allowance.