Zema government wants to sell six Ipsemg properties to increase revenue

In addition to readjusting the contribution of Ipsemg employees and pensioners, bill 2238/2024, by governor Romeu Zema (Novo), wants to sell six properties belonging to the institution to increase revenue.

In article 14, the proposal authorizes the State government to sell the properties so that the proceeds from the sale can be distributed for “reversal in capital expenses for the health care of its beneficiaries” or “in current expenses destined for the RPPS of civil servants civil public of the State”.

Among the properties mentioned in the project is a building listed as public heritage in Belo Horizonte, in the city center, which houses the House of Human Rights. There is also a mansion where the Popular Art Center (CAP) operates, in the Praça da Liberdade Cultural Circuit. There are three others in Belo Horizonte and one in São João del-Rei.

In a note, Ipsemg informs that “currently, these properties generate maintenance expenses or do not generate revenue for the Institute, which further impacts the budget, already forecast with a deficit of approximately R$200 million for 2024”.

“In addition, the purpose of Ipsemg is to provide health care to its beneficiaries and to manage state public servants’ pensions”, adds the text. “With the proposal, the resources obtained will be allocated to health and social security assistance, in accordance with art. 44 of Federal Complementary Law No. 101, of May 4, 2000”, adds Ipsemg.

Regarding the 6 properties, Ipsemg informs that:

1. “The property located at Av. Amazonas, 510 – Centro, is currently in the process of repossession filed by the State Attorney General’s Office (AGE-MG). A bidding process was carried out to lease the property, but the funds were not adequately transferred to the Institute by the winner of the bid.
2. The Lutétia building, at Rua São Paulo, 679, corner of Avenida Amazonas. Only the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors are ceded to state agencies, while the others are unoccupied, generating maintenance costs.
3. The property at Rua Gonçalves Dias, 1,608, has a contract in force only until 12/08/2024.
4. Property at Rua Gonçalves Dias, 1,600, Employees, currently unoccupied.
5. Property Store 01, at Rua Carijós, 455, Centro, currently unoccupied.
6. Property at Rua Rossini Bacarini, 55, Tejuco, in São João Del Rei.”

Project and discussion

The project, sent by Romeu Zema to the Legislative Assembly (ALMG), intends to raise the contribution floor for beneficiaries from R$33.05 to R$60 and the ceiling from R$275.15 to R$500, in addition to ending the current exemption for employees’ children under 21 years of age, who would start contributing to the minimum wage if the text is approved.

Furthermore, the proposal determines the expansion of the age range for children to 38 years and the creation of an additional rate of 1.2% for beneficiaries aged 59 years or over.

Another point foreseen is in relation to the amounts paid by spouses. The rate will remain at 3.2% of the holder’s remuneration, but the ceiling of R$500 will consider the contribution of both employees. Today, around 40 thousand spouses do not pay the full amount of the contribution due to the ceiling.

On Tuesday (23), there was a public hearing at ALMG to discuss the proposal, with the presence of unions, employees, pensioners and the president of Ipsemg, André Luiz Moreira dos Anjos. The project was harshly criticized by trade unionists and deputies opposing Zema.

André Luiz Moreira dos Anjos, who was in the House also representing the State Secretariat for Government (Segov) and the State Secretariat for Planning and Management (Seplag), presented the government’s proposal to those present and argued that there will not be, at any time , change in access to health services.

Investment plan

As André dos Anjos stated in a press conference a few weeks ago, Ipsemg has already started working on a detailed plan on how to invest R$700 million expected to increase revenue, if the bill is approved in the Legislative Assembly and sanctioned by governor Romeu Zema .

The report questioned the State government about concrete measures for Ipsemg, such as increasing the number of beds, or reforms in the entity’s structures, and awaits feedback.

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