Bolsa Família, Brazil's main income transfer initiative, is revealing great news for beneficiaries in October. The Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (MDS) recently released details about the program's delayed payments, which will help several families in critical situations.
Retroactive Transfers of Bolsa Família
During the year, the program suspended payments to some families for various reasons, including registration checks and non-compliance with requirements such as school attendance. However, those families that adjusted their outstanding payments will now receive the amounts that were outstanding during this period.
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The MDS confirmed the release of 700,000 overdue payments, totaling approximately R$1,400,000. These amounts are now ready for withdrawal and beneficiaries do not need to go to a Caixa Econômica Federal branch, which manages Bolsa Família payments, to access them.
How to Access Retroactive Payments
Caixa Econômica Federal automatically deposits overdue Bolsa Família payments into the beneficiary's digital social savings account. There are two ways to check whether the funds are available:
- Caixa Tem App (compatible with Android and iOS)
- Bolsa Família App (compatible with Android and iOS)
Program Disconnections
In October, Bolsa Família excluded 297,400 families from the program. This measure resulted from the merger of data from the Benefit with the National Social Information Registry (CNIS). This merger ensures that only families within the income criteria receive benefits from the program.
The CNIS contains more than 80 billion records on income and formal employment relationships, in addition to assistance from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). This integration is essential to direct Bolsa Família to families that really require this financial support.
Relevant Updates
Bolsa Família remains a key instrument against poverty and inequality in Brazil. With the retroactive payments made this October, many beneficiaries will have a financial respite, ensuring better living conditions.
It is crucial that families keep their information up to date and adhere to program requirements to avoid disconnections and ensure regular payments.
If you are covered by the Benefit, be aware of the availability of retroactive amounts and the payment schedule. This is a time to obtain vital resources, especially in challenging times.
Recognize the relevance of Bolsa Família as an essential support for the promotion of social justice and the well-being of national families.
Bolsa Família Schedule in October
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Payments have already begun in October. Be aware of the Benefit payment schedule to identify when you can withdraw the benefit. See the dates according to the end of the NIS:
- NIS final 1: October 18;
- NIS final 2: October 19;
- NIS final 3: October 20;
- NIS final 4: October 23;
- NIS final 5: October 24;
- NIS final 6: October 25;
- NIS final 7: October 26;
- NIS final 8: October 27;
- NIS final 9: October 30;
- Final NIS 0: October 31st.
Check the date on your NIS so you don't miss the withdrawal period.
Innovations in Bolsa Família
Since June, the Benefit has introduced new benefits, aiming to enhance the well-being of those assisted. In addition to the base amount of R$600 per family, the program offers specific additional benefits:
- Additional R$ 50 for children aged seven to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 18, pregnant and lactating women;
- Citizenship Income Benefit in the amount of R$ 142 per person;
- Supplementary Benefit for families that do not reach the minimum value of R$ 600;
- Early Childhood Benefit in the amount of R$ 150 per child aged 0 to 6;
- Family Variable Benefit in the amount of R$ 50 per person who meets the age criteria.
