Attention! EsSalud grants a bonus of S/820 soles to mothers in Peru if they meet these requirements

Social Health Insurance (EsSalud) is an institution of vital importance in the social health security system of Peru. Its work focuses on providing comprehensive, quality care to policyholders and their beneficiaries, with the aim of guaranteeing the well-being and health of the population.

Along these lines, the insurance grants a bonus to all those women who have recently become mothers. To find out more details, check this note where we tell you what the bonus is and what the requirements are.

EsSalud: what bonus is it?

This is the breastfeeding bonus, which is a payment that grants EsSalud to the mother of the live newborn child of a regular or agricultural insured. The main objective of this subsidy is to contribute to the care and well-being of both the mother and the newborn, thus promoting breastfeeding as a fundamental pillar in the health and development of the baby.

EsSalud recognizes the importance of this breastfeeding period for both mother and baby, providing financial support that facilitates and promotes this beneficial practice for both parties. The payment amounts to S/820.00 and is paid for each child born.

Bonus S/820.00: what requirements must you meet to obtain this bonus?

To access this benefit granted by EsSaludyou must meet the following conditions: have the right to coverage and be working at the time of the birth of the minor, who must also be registered in Reniec. Likewise, it is necessary to have three consecutive or four non-consecutive months of contributions within the six calendar months prior to the birth of the baby.

Here are the requirements you must have to request the bonus of S/820.00

• Have Form No. 10140, correctly filled out and signed.
• Present the original National Identity Document (DNI).
• If a third party wants to collect the subsidy, they must bring their physical ID and a power of attorney.

Furthermore, social security EsSalud specifies certain special cases that also require requesting the breastfeeding bonus.

• Mother is a minor: in these cases, the father, mother or guardian must present documentation that accredits them as legal representatives to collect the amount. Likewise, if there is no guardian, the insurance will pay the minor.
• Mother is declared incapable: if any person requires to collect the bonus, a ruling issued by the Judiciary must be presented that certifies the person to be the mother’s accessory.
• Deceased mother: in these cases, the father or guardian must present the mother’s original death certificate.

How to access the EsSalud breastfeeding subsidy?

First, make sure that all the requested requirements are optimal, especially that you have filled out all the spaces on Form N°1040. Then, go to the Insurance and Economic Benefits Office along with your ID and the other requested documents. Wait and you can receive your bonus.