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Bolsa Família represents a Federal Government strategy to support families in vulnerable situations. Additionally, in December, participants receive an extra payment known as the Christmas bonus. In this text, we will explain how this supplement works, the eligibility criteria and the payment schedule.
What is the Bolsa Família Christmas Bonus?
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It is a supplement granted to Bolsa Família participants in December. Its purpose is to provide additional financial support, enabling a more welcoming Christmas and more dignified end-of-year celebrations.
The Government of Paraíba makes this payment in accordance with Law No. 9,973 of April 25, 2013. Administered by the Secretariat of Human Development (Sedh), this supplement uses data from the Ministry of Social Development (MDS) to identify participants eligible for the additional amount.
Who can receive the Christmas Bonus?
Although official confirmation of the 2023 Christmas Bonus from the Government of Paraíba is still pending, approximately 600,000 families from Paraíba are expected to be eligible. As in previous years, the focus is on families already regularly covered by Bolsa Família.
To access the Christmas Bonus, it is essential to be enrolled in Bolsa Família and meet the program's criteria. For this reason, it is vital that members update their records and meet all the prerequisites to ensure receipt of the supplement.
What is the amount of the Christmas Bonus?
According to Law No. 12.802, the amount of the Bolsa Família Christmas Bonus is R$ 64.00 per participant, maintaining the figure from previous years. The payment will follow the program's December schedule.
Bolsa Família Payment Schedule in December
Although the Christmas Bonus schedule has not been made official by the Government of Paraíba, it is reasonable to use the Bolsa Família schedule as a reference. Generally, the bonus payment takes place together with the program's final installment in December.
See the estimated dates for December below:
NISEstimated Disbursement111 December212 December313 December414 December515 December618 December719 December820 December921 December022 December
It must be emphasized that these dates are based on past schedules. Awaiting the official announcement from the Government of Paraíba is crucial to confirm the dates in 2023.
How is the Christmas Bonus disbursed?
The Christmas bonus is credited directly to the accounts of Bolsa Família beneficiaries. Just like regular disbursements, the extra amount is transferred to the accounts registered with the Single Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government.
Read also:See the Bolsa Família payment schedule for November
It is essential that participants ensure their data, especially their banking details, is up to date to guarantee correct receipt of the supplement.
Keeping records up to date is crucial
The Bolsa Família Christmas supplement is provided as an addition in December for its members. Its purpose is to provide additional financial support so that families can enjoy a happier Christmas and a dignified end of the year.
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Although the Christmas bonus schedule is awaiting confirmation from the Government of Paraíba, the Benefit schedule serves as a reference. The amount will be R$ 64.00 per beneficiary, equivalent to the amount transferred in previous years.
To ensure access to the Christmas bonus, it is crucial that members keep their records up to date and meet all the program’s requirements. This way, they can take advantage of this supplement and celebrate a more prosperous and peaceful Christmas.
