Advertisements
October comes with good news for those enrolled in the Bolsa Família program in Brazil. In addition to the program’s usual deposits, this month also marks the delivery of the gas assistance benefit.
Details about Bolsa Família and Gas Assistance payments
Bolsa Família deposits for October will begin on the 18th and continue until the 31st. However, enrollees should check the last digit of their Social Identification Number (NIS), as the deposit schedule is based on this number. Deposits take place during the last 10 business days of each month.
Advertisements
Read also:Bolsa Família Benefit Available for Withdrawal This Month?
The Bolsa Família amount remains available for withdrawal for 120 days after the payment schedule begins, ensuring that everyone has the chance to access their benefits.
About Gas Assistance
In October, eligible families will also be entitled to gas assistance. In short, the Federal Revenue Service determines the amount of this benefit based on the national average price of a 13 kg gas cylinder, following data from the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP).
Although the exact amount for this month has not been defined, in August, the benefit was R$ 108, corresponding to the total cost of a 13 kg household cooking gas (LPG) cylinder per household. This amount has been essential support for families amid rising prices of fuel and basic goods.
Variations of the Bolsa Família Benefit
It is crucial to recognize that Bolsa Família offers several categories of assistance, each adapted to the varying needs of beneficiaries:
- Citizenship Income Benefit (BRC): Payment of R$ 142 per family member.
- Complementary Benefit (BCO): An additional amount for families whose total benefits do not reach R$ 600, ensuring this minimum amount per family.
- Early Childhood Benefit (BPI): Supplement of R$ 150 for children aged 0 to 7.
- Variable Family Benefit (BVF): Extra R$ 50 intended for pregnant women and children and adolescents aged 7 to 18.
- Extraordinary Transitional Benefit (BET): Added in specific circumstances to ensure that no beneficiary receives less than what was provided under the previous program, Auxílio Brasil.
Eligibility Criteria for Bolsa Família
To qualify for Bolsa Família, families must be living in poverty or extreme poverty, meaning they must have an income of up to R$ 282 per member. It is also essential that the family details be correct in Cadastro Único, the government registry for individuals in vulnerable situations.
To resolve questions
In case of uncertainties about Bolsa Família deposits and the payment schedule, beneficiaries have three means of contact:
Number 121 (Ministry of Citizenship): Information and complaints hotline.
Number 111 (Caixa Econômica Federal – Citizen Service): Here, beneficiaries can seek details about the card and withdrawing the benefit.
Read also:Find out which cities will receive Bolsa Família first
Program App (Caixa)
Beneficiaries can also monitor information related to the card and withdrawals through the app, which is available for free download.
Bolsa Família Payment Dates in October
Finally, these are the Bolsa Família deposit dates for October, according to the beneficiary’s NIS last digit:
Advertisements
- Final NIS digit 1: October 18;
- Final NIS digit 2: October 19;
- Final NIS digit 3: October 20;
- Final NIS digit 4: October 23;
- Final NIS digit 5: October 24;
- Final NIS digit 6: October 25;
- Final NIS digit 7: October 26;
- Final NIS digit 8: October 27;
- Final NIS digit 9: October 30;
- Final NIS digit 0: October 31.
Always stay alert to official communications from the Federal Government regarding the assistance programs currently in effect.
