How to Calculate the Value of MEI Sickness Benefit: Understand Your Rights

Being an Individual Microentrepreneur (MEI) brings several advantages and rights, including Sick Pay. But do you know how the value of this benefit is calculated for the MEI? In this article, we will explain how to calculate Sick Pay considering contributions and current legislation.

Understanding the Benefit

Sickness Benefit is a social security benefit intended for workers who, for health reasons, are temporarily unable to carry out their activities. For MEI, this benefit guarantees a minimum income during the recovery period.

Calculation of Contributions

The value of Sick Pay for MEI is calculated based on the monthly contributions made to the INSS. The MEI contributes 5% of the current minimum wage through the Simplified Collection Document (DAS). These contributions form what is called the “contribution salary”.

How the Calculation is Done

THE value of Sickness Benefit It is calculated based on the average contribution salaries, taking into account 91% of this amount.

The legislation provides that this average be calculated from July 1994, but for MEI, normally, the period from the beginning of contributions is considered, since many began their activities after this date.

Practical Example

Let's assume that the current minimum wage is R$1,100.00. The MEI's monthly contribution to the INSS would be R$51,000, which corresponds to R$55.00. In this case, the calculation basis for Sickness Benefit would be the minimum wage itself.

Therefore, the benefit value would be 91% of the minimum wage, that is, approximately R$ 1,001.00.

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Shortage and Conditions

To be entitled to Sickness Benefit, the MEI must fulfill a requirement of 12 monthly contributions, except in cases of work accidents or certain specific illnesses provided for by law, which waive this waiting period.

Conclusion

Understanding how the value of Sick Pay is calculated is essential for MEIs to be able to plan financially in adverse situations. Legislation may undergo changes, so it is always advisable to stay informed and up to date with your obligations.

This way, you guarantee your rights and can focus on your recovery with the security of knowing that you are protected.