Defense insurance Disclosure/Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture More than 900 artisanal fishermen in Amazonas began receiving retroactive defense insurance payments this week. The benefit is intended for workers who had their request approved by the National Social Security Institute (INSS) and were awaiting the transfer of amounts relating to closed periods prior to 2026. Payments were authorized by Law No. 15,399/2026 and are made in a single installment. Fishermen who requested defense insurance until October 2025, met all requirements and had their request approved by the INSS are entitled to the benefit. In the North Region, Amazonas is the third state with the highest number of beneficiaries, with 911. Pará leads the list, with 42,115 fishermen covered, followed by Amapá, with 1,158. Roraima has 179 beneficiaries, while Acre, Rondônia and Tocantins register 54, 26 and 26 recipients, respectively. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp Defense insurance is paid to professional artisanal fishermen who depend exclusively on fishing as a source of income during the period in which the activity is prohibited to guarantee the reproduction of the species. Defense insurance: provisional government measure undergoes changes in Congress Beneficiaries can check the payment status through the Digital Work Card application or through the Emprega Brasil portal. Those who still have their request under analysis can follow the process through the Meu INSS website or application, in addition to Central 135.