How does CadÚnico work?

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CadÚnico is a platform that directs Brazilians to receive social benefits from the federal government. In other words, it is only possible to receive Bolsa Família, for example, if you are registered with CadÚnico. 

Therefore, it is important to always keep your data updated, because families who do not update it as often as necessary will stop receiving payments. So, see below what the benefits of CadÚnico are. 

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What benefits does CadÚnico offer? 

See below the benefits that CadÚnico offers to beneficiaries:

  • My Home My Life;
  • Social Electricity Tariff Program;
  • Social water tariff;
  • Family Allowance;
  • Youth ID;
  • Senior Citizen Card;
  • Family Allowance. 

Will I have to update my CadÚnico data in 2024? 

Yes, it will be necessary to update the information next year. Regularly updating CadÚnico data is essential for several reasons, playing a crucial role in the effectiveness of social programs and in promoting socioeconomic inclusion.

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In other words, this update determines the eligibility of families to participate in social programs. Therefore, keeping the data updated ensures that families in vulnerable situations are correctly identified and have access to the appropriate benefits.

Furthermore, regular updating contributes to a fairer and more efficient distribution of public resources, preventing possible fraud. 

Who can register? 

CadÚnico, as previously mentioned, focuses on low-income families who earn half the minimum wage per person. However, families with a monthly income of up to three minimum wages can register, as long as there is a link to inclusion in government social programs. 

Additionally, homeless people can also register to access benefits. 

If you haven't registered yet, just go in person to a service center in your city. This is because despite being a government program, it is operated by city halls. 

Therefore, CRAS (Social Assistance Reference Centers) provide this type of service and can help quickly. To register, you need to bring documents such as your ID, CPF and voter registration card. 

In addition, the person responsible for the family must bring at least one identification document for each family member. 

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