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Follow the latest news about the approval of the extra bonus. Regularly, especially in digital media, news circulates about the possibility of increasing the Bolsa Família 13th payment. This information often fuels debates.
At times, false news is being mistakenly disseminated, causing confusion among program beneficiaries. Below, we clarify the details regarding the reality of the Bolsa Família 13th payment.
Demystifying the Bolsa Família 13th Payment
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It is essential to understand that the news circulated on social media and other platforms often does not reflect the truth. In practical terms, the vast majority of Bolsa Família beneficiaries will not receive the thirteenth payment. Let us remember that the only period when this bonus was granted was in 2019. Since then, there have been several attempts to reintroduce it, but all have failed.
The notable exception is the state of Pernambuco, which decided to continue with this bonus. Therefore, it effectively guarantees payment of the 13th Benefit to its citizens, an action that has already been implemented.
Even without a federal rule requiring the payment of a thirteenth installment to beneficiaries, each state government may choose to provide it. Thus, this benefit is at the discretion of each state. To learn more about the program rules, continue reading.
Why doesn’t Bolsa Família include a 13th installment?
Those enrolled in Bolsa Família are not entitled to a thirteenth installment due to the purpose of the program. It serves as social assistance support, not associated with employment contracts or social security benefits that would justify such a bonus. The main focus of Bolsa Família is to assist families in situations of extreme vulnerability, ensuring an income that meets their basic needs.
From this perspective, the government is not obligated to grant this bonus. The absence of a 13th installment from the benefit generates various opinions and discussions.
Some argue that, considering the program’s welfare-oriented nature, adding a thirteenth payment would be advantageous to improve income at the end of the year. However, others argue that there are reasons not to incorporate this benefit, such as the proper allocation of funds and budgetary constraints that would make this addition difficult.
The 13th Bolsa Família payment in Pernambuco
The state itself finances the costs associated with the 13th Bolsa Família payment in Pernambuco, independently of federal funds. This initiative, implemented during the previous term of Governor Paulo Câmara, remains under the leadership of the current governor, Raquel Lyra.
Regarding the bonus for families in Pernambuco, it was paid between June 19 and 30, in a single installment of R$ 150, distributed according to the last digit of the Social Identification Number (NIS) of the head of the family.
The situation in Pernambuco fuels debate
The issue of the payment of the thirteenth salary to those enrolled in the Benefit continues to polarize opinions. The omission of this benefit from the program sparks discussions about equity and essential needs. In contrast, the adoption of this measure in Pernambuco demonstrates a regionalized solution.
However, it is crucial to understand that the choice to add or exclude the 13th payment from Bolsa Família is influenced by financial, social, and political factors, which differ among the various governments and regions.
