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This Friday (29), Caixa Econômica Federal is making the final deposit of the September Bolsa Família installment. Beneficiaries whose Social Identification Number (NIS) ends in zero had been eagerly waiting to receive the benefit amount for this month.
In fact, this group of beneficiaries is probably already accustomed to this lengthy wait, as they are always last in line to receive their payments. This happens because Bolsa Família payments are made over the last 10 business days of each month, according to the beneficiaries’ final NIS number. Thus, each day, a new group of people can access the amount in their accounts.
Those enrolled in the program can check the September installment amount through the Caixa Tem app. However, those who prefer to withdraw the money in cash must go to a Caixa branch.
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Caixa Completes Payment to Final Group of Beneficiaries
Caixa began disbursing the September Bolsa Família installment the previous day, the 18th. Transfers end today (29) and will only resume in the second half of October, following the program's usual payment schedule.
See below the Bolsa Família payment schedule for September 2023:
- NIS ending in 1: September 18 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 2: September 19 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 3: September 20 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 4: September 21 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 5: September 22 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 6: September 25 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 7: September 26 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 8: September 27 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 9: September 28 (RELEASED);
- NIS ending in 0: September 29 (RELEASED).
The NIS enables the Federal Government to identify beneficiaries of social assistance programs in Brazil. Therefore, keeping documents up to date and updating information whenever necessary is vital to avoid possible Bolsa Família cancellations.
Registration in CadÚnico for Bolsa Família
With the September payments coming to an end, Bolsa Família will continue to support lower-income families in the coming months. Those wishing to join the program should check the requirements to confirm whether they are entitled to the benefit.
First, it is important to emphasize that the government has several mechanisms to identify and classify low-income Brazilians, with the Cadastro Único (CadÚnico) being the most notable, managed by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (MDS).
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CadÚnico facilitates enrollment in various social programs in Brazil, such as Bolsa Família. However, registration does not grant direct access to the programs, since each one has its own specific guidelines for including new beneficiaries.
Therefore, registration with CadÚnico does not guarantee immediate admission to social programs. However, to receive the benefits, it is essential to be registered with Cadastro Único.
Procedures for Registering with CadÚnico
CadÚnico was established to integrate low-income families into assistance programs. Therefore, only citizens who meet this condition can register to receive social assistance.
- Families with a monthly income of up to half the minimum wage per person (R$ 660);
- Families with a total monthly income of up to 3 minimum wages (R$ 3.960);
- Families with a monthly income higher than half the minimum wage per person, but who are enrolled in or seeking to remain in a program or benefit that uses the Cadastro Único in its granting process;
- People living on the streets, whether alone or with their family.
To register in the government data system, the applicant must go to a Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) or a Cadastro Único service center. There, they will be interviewed about the composition of their household.
Documents to bring to CRAS
A visit to CRAS is essential for answering questions about income, expenses, and details about the residence and family members. Honesty in the answers is crucial to avoid the suspension of benefits in cases of conflicting information.
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At the CRAS or Cadastro Único registration site, the person responsible for the family is required to bring their CPF or voter registration card to complete the registration. For the other family members, the person responsible must present one of the following documents:
- Birth Certificate;
- Marriage Certificate;
- CPF;
- Identity Card;
- Work Card;
- Voter Registration Card.
After the interview, the individual will receive the Social Identification Number (NIS), if they do not already have one. Only with the NIS can families enroll in social programs through CadÚnico.
Criteria for Receiving Bolsa Família
During the conversation at the CRAS, one of the most crucial aspects concerns the applicants' income. This element is essential for admission to Bolsa Família, since only families with a maximum income of R$ 218 per person meet the income requirement for the social benefit.
For example, a family of four members with a monthly income of R$ 1,000 will not be eligible for Bolsa Família, since the per capita income is R$ 250 (R$ 1,000/4 = R$ 250).
However, if the monthly income is R$ 800, divided among four members, the individual income will be R$ 200 (R$ 800/4 = R$ 200), that is, below the threshold of R$ 218. In this situation, the family will be eligible to start receiving the benefit.
