Grace Period
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The period during which an insured worker keeps qualidade de segurado (insured status) even without making contributions. As a general rule, it lasts up to twelve months after the last contribution, and it can be extended in situations such as involuntary unemployment or a long history of contributions. During this period, the worker remains protected for purposes of receiving benefits.
To check whether your insured status is still active and until when, use the Insured Status Checker.