Mexico - Registration of the Insured or Pensioner as Beneficiary in the IMSS(Mexican Institute of Social Security)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Registration of the Insured or Pensioner as Beneficiary in the IMSS(Mexican Institute of Social Security) ,the applicant has to approach the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers – link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Some offices might require recent photographs of the beneficiary.
12. Depending on the situation, the applicant might need to provide biometric data such as fingerprints.
13. IMSS will review the application and documentation. If everything is in order, the applicant beneficiary registration should be processed. They will provide them with information about the coverage and services available to the beneficiary.
14. Once the registration is approved, the applicant might receive a letter or documentation confirming the beneficiary's registration and their entitlement to IMSS services.
15. This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification (INE or IFE for Mexicans, or FM2/FM3 for foreigners).
• Proof of the insured or pensioner's relationship with the beneficiary (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate for children, etc.).
• Proof of address.
• IMSS affiliation or pensioner card of the insured or pensioner.

Office Locations & Contacts

Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers


Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado
Jesús García Corona 140 Col. Buenavista 06350 Mexico City
Telephone: 51409617
Citizen Attention: 54488903
Email - [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements to register as a beneficiary of the insured or pensioner in the IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security) in Mexico are:

• The insured person must have at least 12 weeks of registered contributions.
• The insured person must have their rights in force.
• The family of the insured person has up to one year from the date of death to register as beneficiaries.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire registration process can be completed within 3 -4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact Number
• Identification details
• Relationship details
• IMSS Affiliation or Pensioner Card
• Beneficiary's Personal Information
• Bank Account Information
• Photographs

Need for the Document

An insured or pensioner as beneficiary in the IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security) in Mexico is a person who is entitled to receive benefits from the IMSS as a result of the death or disability of an insured person or pensioner. The beneficiaries are classified into the following categories:
Spouse: The spouse of the insured person, regardless of their marital status.
Children: The children of the insured person under the age of 16.
Parents: The parents of the insured person who is dependent on them.
Ascendants: The ascendants of the insured person who are dependent on them.
Brothers and sisters: The brothers and sisters of the insured person who are dependent on them and who are unmarried and have no children.

Information which might help

• The benefits that the beneficiaries are entitled to depend on the category of beneficiary and the contributions made by the insured person. The benefits can include funeral expenses, life insurance, disability insurance, old-age pension, widow's pension, orphan's pension, and descendant's pension.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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