EsSalud: if you recently had a baby, how much money should the insurance give you?

After the birth process, it is essential that fathers and mothers prepare financially to face the expenses related to caring for their newborn baby. For many families, this represents an additional effort that requires proper planning. In this sense, it is important to highlight that the EsSalud social security provides a subsidy intended to support mothers who have recently given birth. This financial benefit aims to help cover the expenses associated with the arrival of a new member to the family, providing financial support that can be of great help at this important stage.

It is essential that families know and take advantage of these types of benefits to guarantee the well-being and health of both mother and baby. In this note you will be able to find out how much money the insurance gives you EsSalud after having had a baby, what the requirements are and more.

If you recently had a baby, how much should EsSalud give you?

The EsSalud social security grants the breastfeeding subsidy, which consists of an amount of S/820 intended for mothers who have recently given birth. This subsidy aims to cover associated expenses and compensate for the time in which the mother cannot work. It is important to highlight that EsSalud specifies that this amount is delivered on a single occasion to the beneficiary mother.

EsSalud breastfeeding bonus, what happens if the birth is multiple?

In multiple birth situations, the allowance is granted on an individual basis. Therefore, if the mother gives birth to two babies, a subsidy of S/1,640 for each one of them. It is important to highlight that this measure seeks to guarantee the well-being of newborns and support families in this very special stage.

What are the requirements to access this EsSalud benefit?

• The baby must be the child of an insured holder of EsSalud. Likewise, if the mother of the infant is not a primary insured, she must be registered with Social Security.
• Have a history of contributions that covers three consecutive or four non-consecutive months during the six months prior to the delivery period.
• 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.
• Have an employment relationship at the time of birth.
• The nursing baby must be registered as the insured’s beneficiary.
• If the infant dies, posthumous registration must be carried out.

Essalud 2024: how to request the breastfeeding bonus?

• You must download and fill out form No. 1040, click here.
• Locate one of the social security agencies and offices, click here.
• Don’t forget to bring your ID.

After completing the process within the offices of EsSalud, you can go to authorized banks and collect the benefit. Likewise, it should be taken into account that this subsidy can be requested within 98 days plus 6 months after your baby’s date of birth.