The Social Security informs that children under 26 years of age who are not employed can continue to access free healthcare as part of the family unit. To do this, it is necessary that these young people are financially dependent on their parents and have not reached the age of 26 at the time of completing the procedure.
As they explain, when a child under 26 years of age starts a work activity, automatically starts contributing within one of the Social Security Regimes, which allows you to maintain your access to public healthcare independentlythat is, as if he were no longer linked to that family nucleus. Now yes He loses his job and continues living with his parentscan be included again as a beneficiary of the health system of the National Social Security Institute (INSS).
Obligation to register children with Social Security
The regulations establish that Children who live with their parents and are unemployed must be registered with Social Security as dependent beneficiaries. This ensures the continuity of your public health coverage and protects your access to essential health services.
#Doubt “My son under 26 years old stopped being a beneficiary of my Social Security when he started a job, but he no longer works”
👉If he continues to live with you and at your expense, he may once again have the right to health care as your beneficiary.— Attention to citizens of @inclusiongob (@incluinfo) February 7, 2022
The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has highlighted this obligation on repeated occasions. In a response offered on their official profile on the social network ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), they clarified that a child who has ceased to be a beneficiary when starting to work can be included again as a dependent of their parents if you cease your work activity.
To regain beneficiary status, this must be done through the Social Security digital platforms, following these steps:
- Access the Electronic Office or the “Your Social Security” portal
- Identify yourself with a digital certificate, electronic DNI or Cl@ve PIN
- Choose the option to reinstate a beneficiary and complete the corresponding form
If you cannot apply online, Social Security explains that it can also be done through the Social Security Information and Attention Centers (CAISS), but it is necessary to make an appointment with the INSS in advance.