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SÃO PAULO, May 23, 2023
The Single Registry for Federal Government Social Programs, known as CadÚnico, is a fundamental instrument for Brazilian citizens to access a variety of social programs and benefits. With CadÚnico, it is possible to identify the socioeconomic profile of families, allowing the federal government, states, and municipalities to develop public policies that address these needs.
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What is CadÚnico?
CadÚnico is a system containing information about Brazilian families living in poverty and extreme poverty. These families are those with a monthly income of up to half the minimum wage per person, or with a total monthly income of up to three minimum wages. Through this registry, the government can identify and characterize these families, making it possible to create appropriate social programs.
Who is eligible to register with CadÚnico?
Low-income families can register with CadÚnico, that is, those with a monthly income of up to half the minimum wage per person or a total monthly income of up to three minimum wages. CadÚnico is also intended for people experiencing homelessness – alone or with their family.
How to register with CadÚnico?
To register with CadÚnico, the family must go to the agency responsible for the Cadastro Único or Bolsa Família in the municipality. Generally, this is the city hall or the Social Assistance Department. Documents for all family members must be brought: the CPF or voter registration card of the person responsible for the family, and any document belonging to the other members, such as a birth certificate, identity card, work card, or CPF.
What are the benefits of being registered with CadÚnico?
Registration in CadÚnico provides access to various government social programs, such as Bolsa Família, the Social Electricity Tariff, the Minha Casa Minha Vida Program, among others. In addition, CadÚnico helps identify families entitled to receive the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC), as well as payment exemption programs for public examinations.
CadÚnico is therefore a highly important tool for ensuring that low-income families have access to the social benefits offered by the government. With it, it is possible to promote the social inclusion and citizenship of these families, contributing to the reduction of poverty and social inequality in Brazil.
We recommend that interested parties contact the responsible agency in their city for more information or access the Ministry of Citizenship website.
