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A significant reduction was seen in the number of families assisted by Bolsa Família this year. Find out more!
The administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) has been working since the beginning of the year to block and suspend Bolsa Família for those who receive the benefit improperly. According to information released by Poder360, between January and May 2023, the total reached 1.8 million Brazilians.
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In February, the government stated that projections indicated that approximately 2.5 million individuals were receiving the social benefit irregularly. Therefore, the exclusions are linked to individual registrations and noncompliance with the program’s rules.
With the removal of approximately 1.4 million people from the Bolsa Família payment list, the release of R$ 471 million for use was made possible. The amount may be allocated to benefit families who truly need the assistance and were on the waiting list.
Cadastro Único Update
Families assisted by the social program must always keep their Cadastro Único (CadÚnico) information up to date. Otherwise, they face the risk of suspension and even cancellation of benefit payments.
To do so, they must visit a unit of the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) so that their situation can be regularized. On this occasion, it is advisable to bring the documents of the account holder and all family members.
The registration review for Bolsa Família was officially initiated in March of this year by Lula's administration. Throughout the procedure, known as a fine-tooth comb review, payments continue as normal.
Bolsa Família beneficiaries
Today, based on updated data from the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and the Fight Against Hunger, 21.2 million Brazilians are assisted by Bolsa Família. The figure represents a decrease of around 400,000 compared with December of last year.
Under the previous government, the program began to be called Auxílio Brasil and allowed single-person households, that is, households consisting of just one person, to be included to receive the benefit. The measure led to numerous fraud cases that are now being investigated.
