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An exciting development has been attracting the attention of a large number of Brazilians: the possibility of a significant discount on the electricity bill. This discount can reach up to 65%, provided that certain criteria are met.
Below, we will detail who the program is intended for and how it can be used to provide such discounts. Continue reading to learn more!
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Reduction in electricity bill payments: Find out more!
A vast number of people throughout the country have benefited from the Bolsa Família program, which is provided to these families monthly. Currently, a new program, known as “Social Tariff”, may expand these benefits, allowing low-income families to reduce the amount of their monthly electricity bill by up to 65%.
To take advantage of this additional support, certain requirements must be met. They are:
The family must have an active and up-to-date registration in the Cadastro Único (CadÚnico). The monthly per capita family income must be equal to or less than half the current minimum wage; or
People aged 65 or over who are receiving the Continuous Cash Benefit from Social Assistance (BPC); or
A family registered with an active CadÚnico record and with a monthly income of up to three minimum wages. This condition is only valid if there is a family member with a disability who requires treatment, medical or therapeutic care that entails the continuous use of equipment that consumes electricity.
Undoubtedly, a 65% discount can be extremely useful in the lives of countless families. After all, in recent years, the increase in electricity bills has become a burden and an obstacle for many people. Thus, this assistance can help reduce the monthly expenses of low-income families and assist in maintaining financial balance.
How can you obtain the benefit on your electricity bill?
If your family is enrolled in Bolsa Família and meets the requirements mentioned above, it will be automatically included in the benefit. However, it is important to emphasize that, for inclusion in the benefit to actually take place, the electricity bill must be in the name of the Bolsa Família beneficiary.
This means that if you live with other people or rent a house and the electricity bill is not in the name of the Bolsa Família beneficiary, you may not be able to access the reduction on your electricity bill. In this case, it is important to find a way to change the bill to your name if you are responsible for paying it every month.
In other circumstances, the discount will be applied automatically, helping thousands of Brazilian families save money at the end of the month, which can have a significant impact on the budget.
