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The federal government has brought forward a significant payment of R$ 1.320,00. Find out who will benefit!
Last Wednesday (4), the Vice President of the Republic and Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Geraldo Alckmin (PSB), announced several actions to mitigate the effects of the lack of rainfall in municipalities in Amazonas, which has severely harmed residents.
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With this initiative, the government decided to bring forward the payment of the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) to its beneficiaries. They normally receive R$ 1.320,00 monthly through the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). The government also decided to make early payments of the closed-season insurance and Bolsa Família. See the details!
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Who qualifies for the early payment of R$ 1.320,00?
Thus, the requirements to receive the BPC include:
- Being at least 65 years old;
- Having a validated disability if under 65 years old;
- Being Brazilian, either by birth or naturalization;
- Having Portuguese nationality, provided that they demonstrate they live in Brazil;
- Be enrolled and have up-to-date information in the Single Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico) for at least two years;
- Have a family income not exceeding 1/4 of the minimum wage (R$ 330.00) per member;
- Not be receiving any other benefit from the INSS, whether retirement or pension, nor from another system.
Other assistance
According to g1, approximately 23 municipalities are facing an emergency situation due to the drought in Amazonas. In addition, a landslide caused an entire village in Beruri, an inland city in the state, to be swallowed up. In light of this, Alckmin stated that the federal government will provide financial assistance to the victims, with amounts ranging from R$ 400.00 to R$ 800.00 per individual.
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The government also decided to bring forward the payment of the closed-season insurance, a benefit for artisanal fishermen who are prohibited from fishing during the protection period for certain species. The payment was originally scheduled to take place only on November 15.
