Bolsa Família

Overdue Bolsa Família Payments Now Available! Find Out if You Are Eligible.

Published on 22/10/2023 4 min read

Retroactive Bolsa Família Payments

Throughout the year, the program suspended payments to some families for various reasons, including registration verification and failure to meet requirements such as school attendance. However, families that resolved their outstanding issues will now receive the overdue amounts that remained pending during this period.

The MDS confirmed the release of 700,000 overdue payments, totaling approximately R$278 million made available. These amounts are already 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 the overdue amounts from Bolsa Família into the beneficiary holder’s digital social savings account. To check the availability of the amounts, there are two alternatives:

Caixa Tem app (compatible with Android and iOS)
Bolsa Família app (compatible with Android and iOS)

Program Terminations

In October, Bolsa Família removed 297.4 thousand families from the program. This measure resulted from the merger of Benefit data with the National Social Information Registry (CNIS). This merger ensures that only families meeting the income criteria receive the program’s benefits.

CNIS brings together more than 80 billion records on income and formal employment relationships, in addition to benefits from the National Social Security Institute (INSS). This integration is essential for directing Bolsa Família to the families that truly require this financial support.

Relevant Updates

Bolsa Família remains a key instrument against poverty and inequality in Brazil. With the retroactive payments this October, many beneficiaries will have some financial relief, ensuring better living conditions.

It is crucial that families keep their information up to date and comply with the program requirements to avoid being removed and ensure payments remain regular.

If you receive the Benefit, pay attention to 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 essential support for promoting social justice and the well-being of families nationwide.

Bolsa Família Schedule in October

In October, payments have already begun. Be aware of the Benefit payment calendar to identify when you can withdraw the benefit. See the dates according to the final digit of the NIS:

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 25;
Final NIS digit 7: October 26;
Final NIS digit 8: October 27;
Final NIS digit 9: October 30;
Final NIS digit 0: October 31.

Check the date corresponding to your NIS so you do not miss the withdrawal period.

Innovations in Bolsa Família

Since June, the Benefit has introduced new aid payments, aiming to enhance recipients' well-being. In addition to the base amount of R$ 600 per family, the program offers specific supplements:

Additional R$ 50 for children aged seven to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 18, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women;
Citizenship Income Benefit of R$ 142 per person;
Supplementary Benefit for families that do not reach the minimum amount of R$ 600;
Early Childhood Benefit of R$ 150 per child aged 0 to 6;
Variable Family Benefit of R$ 50 per person who meets the age criteria.