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The benefit of gas assistance represents essential support for citizens of Brazil. See if the October dates are already available to you!
Many Brazilians eagerly await the date on which the gas assistance will be deposited into their accounts. This assistance aims to help families facing economic difficulties purchase cooking gas.
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The Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and the Fight Against Hunger (MDS), linked to the Federal Government, administers and transfers this benefit every two months. Continue reading to discover the details of the October payment.
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Who is entitled to gas assistance?
Lower-income families must register with the Federal Government's Cadastro Único to access the assistance every two months. However, simply being registered does not guarantee the benefit.
For example, the family's gross monthly income per member must be no more than half the minimum wage, which currently amounts to R$ 660. In addition, families with a member receiving the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) also qualify for this assistance.
The benefit amount corresponds to 50% of the average price of a 13 kg gas cylinder in Brazil. The National Agency of Petroleum determines this amount based on the Price Survey System.
What is the payment schedule?
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The government makes the payment of the gas allowance simultaneously with Bolsa Família. Therefore, the dates for both benefits align. These dates are based on the last digit of the beneficiaries’ Social Identification Number (NIS). See the October schedule below:
- Final NIS digit 1: October 18;
- Final NIS digit 2: October 19;
- Final NIS digit 3: October 20;
- Final NIS digit 4: October 23;
- Final NIS digit 5: October 24;
- Final NIS digit 6: October 26;
- Final NIS digit 7: October 26;
- Final NIS digit 8: October 27;
- Final NIS digit 9: October 30;
- Final NIS digit 0: October 31.
