The Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC) is a vital social assistance for many Brazilians. Recently, the federal government announced significant changes to this benefit, bringing new hope and opportunities to beneficiaries.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva introduced the “New Life Without Limits Plan” program, which includes several actions in 27 different areas, with a special focus on BPC. Thus, one of the main changes is the “BPC at School” initiative, developed by the Ministry of Social Development.
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Action aims to ensure enrollment in regular education
This action aims to ensure that children with disabilities, who are beneficiaries, remain enrolled in regular education. Approximately 425,000 children can benefit from this initiative, ensuring them a fuller and more integrated life.
Who is eligible for BPC?
The BPC is intended for two main groups: people with disabilities of any age and seniors over 65 years of age. To be eligible, the per capita income of the beneficiary's family must not exceed 1/4 of the minimum wage. In addition, it is necessary to be registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico) and to request the benefit from the INSS.
Importance of CadÚnico
The Single Registry is an essential prerequisite for accessing the benefit. Therefore, interested parties must go to the nearest Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS), with personal documents and those of their family members, to register. Once registered, they can request BPC from the INSS and wait for approval.
BPC Features
It is crucial to understand that BPC, being an assistance benefit, is not linked to Social Security. This means that it is not necessary to have contributed to the INSS to receive it. Thus, the value of the BPC corresponds to a minimum wage and is adjusted annually. However, it does not include the payment of the 13th salary and does not generate the right to a survivor's pension.
Thus, the BPC represents a significant help for many Brazilians, especially those in vulnerable situations. Recent changes promise to further improve the lives of these citizens, providing them with more opportunities and a more dignified life.
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