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Several factors caused the payment to be suspended. For many enrollees, Bolsa Família is not merely a financial supplement, but represents the main economic support for their households. Therefore, losing this financial assistance has a major impact and requires beneficiaries to remain vigilant. One of the states most supported by the program has many citizens at risk of losing this assistance.
Aline Pontes, responsible for Bolsa Família in Maceió – the capital of Alagoas – reveals that at least 2,237 people may be removed from the program. In Alagoas, 549,601 families rely on this financial support, according to information provided by the Ministry of Social Development (MDS).
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Reduction of Bolsa Família in Maceió
In Maceió alone, 106,000 families actively benefit from the program, receiving at least R$ 600 per household. In August, the MDS confirmed the entry of 4,400 new participants in Alagoas, who were registered in the Cadastro Único and met the necessary criteria.
The amount offered by the Federal Government varies, guaranteeing at least R$ 142 for each family member, which is crucial for this group. In addition to the R$ 600, there is an additional R$ 150 for children up to 6 years old and R$ 50 for pregnant women and people between 7 and 18 years old.
In Maceió, around 2.2 thousand registrants are at risk of being removed from the program, as their Caixa Tem accounts have been inactive for more than 120 days. This payment freeze is concerning, as it is related to the stagnation of bank accounts.
“We have a total of 2,237 individuals with inactive accounts. There are different profiles, some who have not updated their information recently and some with several people in the family or even individuals living alone,” Aline explains.
If the money is not used or withdrawn within 120 days, the government understands that there is no longer a need to maintain this assistance and therefore pauses the aid, returning the amounts to the National Treasury.
Those experiencing problems with their digital accounts can withdraw Bolsa Família in person at Caixa or lottery outlets. In addition, the following methods are available to check their status in the program:
- Cadastro Único Center in Serraria, located on Avenida Menino Marcelo, formerly Via Expressa;
- Using the Caixa Tem app (Android or iOS);
- Going to a lottery retailer or a Caixa Econômica Federal branch.
Benefit Schedule for September
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Payments will begin on September 18, following the order of the beneficiary's NIS (Social Identification Number) last digit.
It is vital to check the NIS to determine the exact deposit date, in accordance with the calendar provided by the competent authority. These dates organize and ensure the orderly receipt of the amounts. Check the calendar to verify your deposit date.
- If the last number of the NIS is 1 – Payment on September 18;
- If the last number of the NIS is 2 – Payment on September 19;
- If the last number of the NIS is 3 – Payment on September 20;
- If the last number of the NIS is 4 – Payment on September 21;
- If the last number of the NIS is 5 – Payment on September 22;
- If the last number of the NIS is 6 – Payment on September 25;
- If the last number of the NIS is 7 – Payment on September 26;
- If the last number of the NIS is 8 – Payment on September 27;
- If the last digit of the NIS is 9 – Payment on September 28;
- If the last digit of the NIS is 0 – Payment on September 29.
