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The Bolsa Família income transfer program is preparing to launch a new series of payments that will help approximately 21 million families through Caixa Tem.
Changes to Bolsa Família: Why the concern?
While this information may be encouraging, recent changes to the program are causing concern among beneficiaries. Let’s dive into the ramifications of these changes and understand how they may impact families who rely on this crucial social program.
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Changes that cause concern
On October 18, Bolsa Família will launch a new series of payments, serving around 21 million families via Caixa Tem, Caixa Econômica Federal's digital savings platform.
However, with this positive news, there are changes that are creating a certain level of insecurity among beneficiaries. Let's decipher the effects of these new guidelines on beneficiary families.
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The new guideline and its consequences
In short, the change that has caused the most debate concerns the Protection Guidelines for the Bolsa Família program, established by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger (MDS) this year. This guideline will impact families that exceed the income limit set by the program.
Understanding the new guideline
Clearly, families that exceed the Bolsa Família income limit, currently set at R$218 per individual, will be able to continue receiving the benefit, as long as the individual income does not exceed R$660. However, the amount received will be reduced by R$501, decreasing from R$600 to R$300.
Objectives of the guideline
The intention of this protection guideline is to assist the transition of families who find employment. This ensures that, if these families face a drop in income within two years, they will have priority to return to Bolsa Família in its entirety.
However, beneficiaries need to be informed about these changes to properly plan their finances and understand the impact of the new guideline on their households.
Bolsa Família payment schedule
For beneficiaries to stay up to date and ensure punctual receipt of Bolsa Família payments, it is vital to pay attention to the payment schedule for October.
Thus, the calendar is organized as follows, according to the last digit of the Social Identification Number (NIS):
- NIS ending in 1: payment on September 18th;
- NIS finalized in 2: payment on September 19th;
- NIS finalized in 3: payment on September 20th;
- NIS finalized in 4: payment on October 23rd;
- NIS finalized in 5: payment on October 24th;
- NIS finalized in 6: payment on October 25th;
- NIS finalized in 7: payment on October 26th;
- NIS finalized in 8: payment on October 27th;
- NIS finalized in 9: payment on October 30th;
- NIS ending in 0: payment on October 31st.
This schedule is crucial to ensure that beneficiaries receive their payments on time. Clearly, the changes to Bolsa Família are causing tension among beneficiaries, especially those who exceed the income threshold.
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The new guideline, which will reduce the benefit to R$ 300 in cases of income above R$ 660 per person, seeks to facilitate the transition to the job market, but it is vital that families are aware of these changes and plan their finances correctly.
Additionally, it is essential to monitor the payment schedule to ensure that payments are received on time. Being well informed and prepared is key to facing these changes in the Bolsa Família program.
