A doctor in Benavente is under investigation for allegedly charging fees to facilitate fraudulent disability pensions, potentially exposing beneficiaries to criminal charges and the obligation to repay state funds.
Fake disability pensions: retirees risk criminal prosecution and may have to return money
Saturday, 11 April 2026RSS
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IGAS is the Inspectorate-General for Health Activities (Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde or IGAS), the government body that inspects and audits public and private health services, investigates complaints and can recommend sanctions or changes. After reported failures in emergency care, IGAS can open inquiries, publish findings and advise the Ministry or the SNS on corrective measures; residents and patients can also file complaints that IGAS may investigate.
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Other news coverage of this topic
- IGAS investigates doctor who requested 1000 euros for disability pension • Correio da Manhã
- Social worker stole over 83,000 euros from Santa Casa users • Correio da Manhã
- Carris: Doctor who facilitated disability pensions under investigation by the Medical Association, IGAS, and the Public Prosecutor's Office • Público
