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New Bolsa Família fine-tooth comb could exclude up to 500 beneficiaries with irregular registration
The Bolsa Família program, created to support low-income families in Brazil, currently benefits more than 21 million Brazilians with monthly payments. However, a new review scheduled by the Federal government may result in the exclusion of up to 500 thousand beneficiaries, especially among single-person families — those made up of just one person.
Why the fine-tooth comb in Bolsa Família?
The review, which could begin as early as January 2025, is a measure aimed at adjusting next year's budget in an effort to reduce spending.
During a meeting held on November 5th with ministers of the Lula government, the process of reevaluating the program was discussed, seeking to identify possible irregularities and correct distortions. In this way, it is expected to maintain the focus of the SCHEDULE in families that are truly in a vulnerable situation.
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Why Single-Person Families Are the Focus
In recent years, the number of single-person families registered with Bolsa Família has grown disproportionately in relation to the rest of the Brazilian population.
This increase has caught the attention of government agencies, which are now raising suspicions that many of these registrations may be receiving the benefit improperly. Therefore, the fine-tooth comb must focus efforts on checking these families.
How will the verification process be done?
The new reassessment process is expected to follow a similar format to previous reviews. Measures include:
- Data Crossing: Using information from different government databases to check whether families meet eligibility criteria.
- Possible Home Visits: In some cases, there may be visits by program agents to check the conditions of beneficiaries on site, ensuring that the benefit reaches those who really need it.
Expected impacts
The exclusion of up to 500 families is expected to have a significant impact on the Bolsa Família budget, allowing the program to become more sustainable in the long term.
However, this measure may also affect people who, due to lack of updated data or errors in registration, would lose the benefit.
Finally, the Bolsa Família review process highlights the importance of constant and efficient monitoring of social assistance programs.
