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Discover the federal government's recent announcements regarding the advance payment of Bolsa Família, BPC, and the Artisanal Fishing Insurance for those in areas of Amazonas affected by the unprecedented drought!
Every worker looks forward to receiving their salary bonus each year. However, the Covid-19 pandemic caused delays in PIS/Pasep payments, changing the traditional schedule.
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In this scenario, in 2023, the government paid amounts related to the 2021 base year. So, how will payments be made next year? Let's take a closer look below.
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Will Bolsa Família payments be brought forward?
Bolsa Família serves as support for financially vulnerable families. With this advance payment, beneficiaries in municipalities in Amazonas under a state of emergency will be able to withdraw their amounts starting October 18. We emphasize that this advance payment will only serve residents of cities that have declared a state of calamity.
The government will pay the amount regardless of the beneficiary's Social Identification Number (NIS) final digit. Thus, everyone in the affected cities will receive their amounts early. It is important to mention that the minimum payment amount is R$ 600.
Bolsa Família schedule for the other regions
For those outside municipalities under a state of emergency, Bolsa Família payments will follow the usual schedule, based on the beneficiary's NIS ending. See the scheduled dates:
NIS endingPayment date118 October219 October320 October423 October524 October625 October726 October827 October930 October031 October
Will BPC payments be brought forward?
BPC assists people over 65 and people with disabilities in vulnerable situations. Like Bolsa Família, the government will bring forward BPC payments for those affected by the drought in Amazonas.
The government will deposit BPC payments on October 25, regardless of the last digit of the benefit number. It is worth noting that this advance applies only to beneficiaries in municipalities that have declared a state of emergency.
BPC schedule for October in the other regions
For BPC beneficiaries outside the affected municipalities, the schedule will proceed as usual. See the payment dates based on the last digit of the benefit number:
| NIS final number | Payment date |
|---|---|
| 1 | October 18 |
| 2 | October 19 |
| 3 | October 20 |
| 4 | October 23 |
| 5 | October 24 |
| 6 | October 25 |
| 7 | October 26 |
| 8 | October 27 |
| 9 | October 30 |
| 0 | October 31 |
Advance payment of the Defeso Insurance
Seguro-Defeso assists artisanal fishers during the closed season, when fishing is prohibited to protect species reproduction. Given the drought affecting the rivers, the government will bring this benefit forward.
Seguro-Defeso is equivalent in value to one minimum wage. Initially, the government planned to begin payments on November 15. However, due to the emergency situation, the government will advance this payment.
Other ongoing actions
In addition to advancing Bolsa Família, BPC and Seguro-Defeso payments, the federal government launched other actions to assist those affected by the drought in Amazonas. These include:
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Investment of R$ 138 million in dredging parts of the Solimões and Madeira rivers, aiming to improve water flow and navigability.
Provision of R$ 850 for small farmers, extractivists and fishers with income of up to 1.5 minimum wages who suffered production losses.
Aid of R$ 800 per person for the 200 residents of Beruri (AM) who lost their homes due to landslides.
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These actions seek to alleviate the impacts of the drought and ensure the population receives the necessary support.
Financial support from Bolsa Família, BPC and Seguro-Defeso
The anticipation of payments for Bolsa Família, BPC and Seguro-Defeso beneficiaries in
Amazonas demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting families affected by the drought in the state. With this measure, the government hopes to provide financial support to the population to overcome the challenges of the dry season. Additionally, other actions, such as dredging and financial assistance, aim to maintain the navigability of the rivers and support farmers and fishermen. The federal government remains dedicated to supporting these regions, ensuring the effective delivery of resources.
