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Bolsa Família, the main social program in Brazil, assists economically vulnerable families. However, there are rules, and noncompliance or failure to update data may result in suspension.
However, it is possible to recover the benefit through reinstatement.
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Initially, the beneficiary must go to the Bolsa Família and CadÚnico service center where they registered. According to the Ministry of Social Development and the Fight Against Hunger, citizens can correct the situation there and resume payments.
The time to reinstate the benefit is around 90 days. Additionally, after updating the registration, the family starts receiving the funds again, including up to one back payment for the suspended months.
Beneficiaries can check their Bolsa Família status through the app. However, if the benefit is canceled, a notification will appear on the bank statement.
Main reasons for Bolsa Família suspension
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- Registration inconsistencies: if the income recorded in CadÚnico does not correspond to the actual income, with a limit of R$ 218 per person;
- Failure to update data every two years: keeping information in CadÚnico accurate is essential to avoid termination;
- End of Auxílio Brasil Protection: protected families with an income of up to R$ 525 for 24 months (12 months for BPC beneficiaries).
Remember that Bolsa Família was restructured this year, replacing Auxílio Brasil under the government of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
How to prevent blocks
Keeping the Beneficio data up to date is essential, with a maximum of 24 months without updating. In addition, changes in the family must also be reported, such as:
- Change of address;
- Change of telephone number;
- Changes in the family (birth, death, marriage, adoption).
Finally, the family must follow certain rules to continue receiving the benefit. The program requires commitments in health and education, such as prenatal care for pregnant women, vaccination, nutritional monitoring for children under seven, and a minimum school attendance of 60% for children aged 4 and 5.
Additionally, Bolsa Família requires beneficiaries between six and 18 years old who have not completed basic education to maintain a minimum school attendance of 75%.
