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This August, Brazil’s two most famous income transfer programs intend to resume their payments. We are referring, on the one hand, to Bolsa Família, a federal government initiative, and, on the other, to the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC), distributed monthly by INSS.
Both are well known for assisting millions of Brazilians throughout the country. Although the amounts provided may not support larger families, they represent a significant supplement for those experiencing social vulnerability.
However, despite initial similarities, these two programs have markedly different guidelines and payment scales. Below, we explore specific aspects of each one.
Bolsa Família
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Bolsa Família, a federal social assistance program, provides an average of R$ 680 per family. Eligibility requires an active and up-to-date account in Cadúnico, and per capita income of no more than R$ 218, according to data from the Ministry of Social Development, Family and the Fight Against Hunger.
The BPC
On the other hand, the BPC is intended for people over 65 and individuals with disabilities. In this case, payments reach the national social security minimum, that is, R$ 1,320.
Can I receive the BPC and Bolsa Família together?
This question is common throughout Brazil. Is it possible to receive Bolsa Família and the BPC benefits together? The answer is yes. The new provisional measure clarifies that there are no obstacles to doing so.
However, the government must clarify one detail. Until now, the citizen interested in Bolsa Família has the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) included in their income, which may act as a barrier.
Per capita income
Note that, to access Bolsa Família, you must have a monthly per capita income of up to R$ 218. How is it calculated? Add up the family's income and divide it by the number of residents. This figure is your per capita income.
If it is less than R$ 218, you are eligible for Bolsa Família. If it is higher, you do not qualify.
At this point, the BPC is taken into consideration. Since it is equivalent to the minimum wage, the per capita income will hardly be below R$ 218.
For example
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Imagine the following family configuration:
- 1 man receiving BPC of R$ 1320;
- 1 unemployed woman.
In this context, the per capita income, obtained by dividing the BPC by 2, is R$ 660, exceeding the permitted R$ 218. Therefore, Bolsa Família is inaccessible.
Changes
Even so, this structure may be changed. “A regulation, which may be created starting in January 2024, will determine the deduction of portions of the BPC from the per capita family income for Bolsa Família,” states the MP approved by the National Congress.
