EsSalud gives you 4 subsidies if you meet these requirements: find out how to collect TODAY from S/820

EsSalud makes available to all its policyholders a list of financial subsidies granted by the Government, which They seek to meet the different needs that may arise in difficult times. To do this, just follow the steps indicated below. These financial benefits start at S/ 820, which will serve to alleviate the financial burden of members in difficult situations.

EsSalud It is a decentralized public entity of the Peru, responsible for providing health and social security services to workers and their families. Founded in 1936, originally known as the Peruvian Social Security Institute (IPSS), EsSalud It has evolved over the years to become a well-known institution in the country.

What subsidies does EsSalud provide?

He Social Health Insurance (EsSalud) offers four financial subsidies for those insured who find themselves in a complicated context or who require money to cover expenses. Likewise, we attach the requirements so that you can access this financial aid without problem.

Breastfeeding allowance

This financial support is S/820 and is granted to the mother of a newborn, child of a policyholder. It is designed to help with the initial costs of baby care. To be eligible, the insured must have made contributions for three consecutive months or four non-consecutive months within the six months before birth. Furthermore, if she is not the owner, she must only be registered in EsSalud.

Requirements:

1. Check eligibility: having an employment relationship at the time of birth. The minor must be registered as the beneficiary of the insured person.
2. Form 1040– Download and complete the form from the website EsSalud or pick it up at an EsSalud agency.
3. Submit the form: delivery must be made within 6 months from the date of the maximum postpartum period.

Maternity allowance

This subsidy is provided to insured pregnant women to compensate for the time they will not work due to their maternity leave. The subsidy period covers 98 dayswhich can be extended in cases of multiple births or the birth of a child with a disability.

Requirements:

1. Check eligibility: have an employment relationship at the beginning and during the subsidy period.
2. Form 1040: Print the document attached at the following link and sign the form.
3. Certificate of Temporary Incapacity for Work (CITT): Present the certificate justifying the 98 days of maternity leave.

Temporary disability allowance

This financial aid is granted to insured people who cannot work due to an illness or accident. The subsidy begins from the 21st day of disability and it can last up to 11 months and 10 consecutive daysas long as the worker does not carry out a paid activity.

Requirements:

1. Check eligibility: having made contributions for three consecutive months or four non-consecutive months within the six months prior to the onset of disability.
2. Form 1040: Complete and sign the form attached in the following link.
3. Certificate of Temporary Incapacity for Work (CITT): Presents the certificate issued by the doctor.

Burial allowance

This is an amount of up to S/2,070 which is granted to the direct beneficiary of the deceased insured to cover funeral expenses. The beneficiary may be the spouse, common-law partner, children, parents, siblings of legal age or a designated third party who proves that they have incurred the expenses.

Requirements:

1. Check eligibility: The deceased insured must have contributed for three consecutive months or four non-consecutive months within the six months prior to death.
2. Documentation– Submit original receipts for funeral expenses, Form 1040, and documentation proving the beneficiary.
3. Submit the application: deliver the documentation to an EsSalud office.