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Friday, the 18th, marks the beginning of Bolsa Família payments for October. See the full calendar with all payment dates and stay up to date with when your benefit will be available!
The Bolsa Família payment schedule for October 2024 begins on the 18th, benefiting millions of families across Brazil. Those with a Social Identification Number (NIS) ending in 1 will be the first to receive the benefit.
Payment, as usual, will be made in a staggered manner during the last 10 working days of the month, except in December, when the calendar will be brought forward, according to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger (MDS).
This is one of the government's main social measures, aimed at combating poverty and improving the quality of life of low-income families.
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Payment of Bolsa Família
Staggering is a practice adopted to avoid overloading the banking system and ensure that beneficiaries can withdraw their amounts in a more organized manner. Payment dates follow the end of the NIS, from October 18 to 31:
- October 18: NIS final 1
- October 21: NIS final 2
- October 22: NIS final 3
- October 23: NIS final 4
- October 24: NIS final 5
- October 25: NIS final 6
- October 28: NIS final 7
- October 29: NIS final 8
- October 30: NIS final 9
- October 31: NIS final 0
In addition, there is a payment forecast for the months of November and December, following the same logic, but with adjustments in the last month of the year due to the holiday period.
Exceptions for calamities
However, there are important exceptions. For families living in municipalities that have been declared in a state of emergency or public calamity by the federal government, the benefit payment is advanced. In October 2024, 658 thousand families in Rio Grande do Sul will be eligible for this advance payment, receiving the amount on the first day of payment, regardless of the final NIS number.
Benefit value and additional benefits
The Bolsa Família program provides for a minimum payment of R$600 per family, an amount that can be increased by additional amounts depending on the composition of the family group. These additional amounts are R$150 for each child up to six years of age, R$50 for pregnant women, children and adolescents between 7 and 17 years of age, and R$50 for each baby up to six months old.
In this way, the benefit seeks to cover basic needs, especially those related to health and education, with a significant impact on the economy of these families.
Rules for receiving the benefit
The main rule for qualifying for the program is that the family's monthly income must not exceed R$218 per person. To calculate this, it is necessary to add up all the family's sources of income and divide by the number of members. If the result is less than this amount, the family is eligible for the benefit.
In addition, beneficiaries must comply with certain obligations established by the government. These obligations include maintaining attendance Zone of children and adolescents, prenatal monitoring for pregnant women, and updating vaccination records.
How to check the benefit
Checking the amount and status of Bolsa Família has become easier with Caixa Econômica Federal's online services. Beneficiaries can access the official website and follow a simple step-by-step guide to check whether the benefit has been released. To do this, simply follow these steps:
- Access the Caixa Econômica Federal website.
- Click on “Consult beneficiary families”.
- Choose the “Consultation by family” option.
- Enter the NIS and CPF of the family member responsible.
- Click on consult.
This practical access to information ensures that families can better organize themselves financially and withdraw their benefits without unforeseen events.
Bolsa Família continues to be one of the fundamental pillars of social assistance policies in Brazil, providing not only financial relief but also encouraging access to education and healthcare for millions of Brazilians.
