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A significant call has been issued to those registered with the Federal Government’s CadÚnico. If they do not follow the instructions, those registered risk losing some of the most important social benefits currently available. At present, many Brazilian citizens rely on these government subsidies to pay bills, settle debts, and support their families.
The Unified Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government is the most vital data source for granting a variety of benefits, including Bolsa Família, Vale-Gás, and others. Therefore, read carefully what we will explain below to avoid the interruption of your monthly payments. In addition, obtain all the necessary information about the government’s recent appeal.
How many people are registered with the Cadastro Único?
First, it is essential to have an overall view of the current CadÚnico scenario, including the total number of beneficiaries. So the question arises: how many records are there in 2023?
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According to the latest Federal Government survey, published in March this year by the Ministry of Social Development, more than 95 million Brazilians have their names in the database. However, not everyone registered receives government benefits. For comparison, Bolsa Família pays approximately 21 million people each month.
The Cadastro Único not only defines the list of beneficiaries of some of the most important social assistance programs, but also provides a picture of the Brazilian population. This is because it identifies the areas with the greatest need for government funding.
Government Call to Brazilians Registered with CadÚnico
Recently, the Federal Government called on those registered with CadÚnico. According to the Union's message, beneficiaries of social programs who fail to update their information for more than 2 years may face the loss of their monthly payments.
It is crucial to note that registration must be updated every 24 months. Additionally, the information must also be renewed whenever significant changes occur in families, such as:
- Births;
- Deaths;
- Marriages;
- Address changes;
- Changes in income bracket;
- Among others.
Therefore, renewing CadÚnico is vital for all beneficiaries of social programs who intend to continue receiving government payments.
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The notice also highlights an important aspect. When renewing their registration, registrants must include a copy of an original photo ID belonging to the family representative (usually a woman).
Therefore, if you have not updated your CadÚnico recently, it is advisable to follow the guide we will present below. This way, you will not lose benefits such as Bolsa Família and Vale-Gás.
How can registrants update CadÚnico?
First, it is important to clarify that the update is carried out mainly in person. Only families that have not had any changes in the last 24 months can update their information online.
In these cases, the CadÚnico update is carried out through the Federal Government's official service channels. Even families that update online may be called to confirm the information in person if there are inconsistencies in the data.
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Without further ado, check out the complete step-by-step guide below for 2023:
- Use a search engine to locate the Social Assistance Reference Center unit closest to your residence;
- On the official CRAS website, check whether it is necessary to schedule an appointment at the unit in question;
- If necessary, use the official website to schedule the appointment;
- If it is not necessary, go to the service location as quickly as possible;
- At CRAS, inform the attendant that you wish to update your CadÚnico;
- Present the following documentation (yours and that of all family members): birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), voter registration card, administrative birth certificate of the Indigenous person (only for Indigenous beneficiaries
