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The government announced the official date for the first Bolsa Família payment in 2025. Find out when beneficiaries will start receiving the aid.
The month of January begins with good news for thousands of Brazilians: the payment of Family Bag, which will be done in stages between January 20th and 31st.
The value of the benefit depends on the family composition and the conditions of each home, and is an important aid for those facing poverty and extreme poverty in the country.
payment dates
Caixa Econômica Federal is responsible for paying Bolsa Família, and the January calendar follows the end of the NIS (Social Identification Number). Payments will be made in the last ten business days of the month, according to the sequence below:
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- Final NIS 1: January 20,
- Final NIS 2: January 21,
- Final NIS 3: January 22,
- Final NIS 4: January 23,
- Final NIS 5: January 24,
- Final NIS 6: January 27,
- Final NIS 7: January 28,
- Final NIS 8: January 29,
- Final NIS 9: January 30,
- Final NIS 0: January 31,
It is worth noting that, in municipalities with an emergency or public calamity, payments may occur on the first day of the calendar.
How to keep your registration up to date
To continue receiving the benefit, families must keep their data updated in the Single Registry (CadÚnico).
This update must be done every two years, and to do so, the family member responsible must go to a social assistance service center, such as CRAS (Social Assistance Reference Center), or to the service units of the Single.
Furthermore, it is important that families report any changes in address, family composition and income. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of the benefit.
What is Bolsa Família?
Bolsa Família is an income transfer program created by the federal government to support families in situations of social vulnerability.
It is managed by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (MDS) and pays a monthly allowance to families that meet the established criteria.
Who can receive Bolsa Família?
Families registered with CadÚnico and with a per capita family income (per person) equal to or less than R$218 may benefit from Bolsa Família.
This value considers the sum of all income of the household's residents, except for some benefits such as compensation and other income transfer programs, such as Bolsa Família and Vale-Gás.
Requirements to Receive the Benefit
In addition to per capita family income, families must meet certain requirements in the areas of health and education. These requirements include:
- Prenatal care for pregnant women
- Maintaining children's vaccination schedule
- Monitoring the nutritional status of children under seven years of age
- Minimum school attendance of 60% for children aged 4 to 5, and 75% for children and adolescents aged 6 to 18, if they have not completed basic education.
These conditions are essential for families to continue receiving the benefit.
How is payment made?
Payments are made by Caixa Econômica Federal, which uses the Caixa Tem app to transfer the amounts to beneficiaries. Through the app, it is possible to move money without having to go to a branch.
Beneficiaries can pay bills and carry out other financial transactions directly through Caixa Tem's digital savings account.
For those who prefer to withdraw the amount, the benefit can also be withdrawn at ATMs, lottery outlets, Caixa Aqui correspondents or bank branches. The beneficiary can also use the Bolsa Família Card or Citizen Card to make the withdrawal.
Amount of Bolsa Família
Bolsa Família pays a minimum amount of R$600 per month, but this amount can be supplemented with other benefits, depending on the family's situation. Some examples include:
- Citizenship Income Benefit: R$ 142 per family member
- Supplementary benefit: If the family does not reach the minimum of R$600, the government pays the difference
- Extraordinary transition benefit: If the family received a higher amount in May 2023 than in June 2023, the difference is paid until May 2025
In addition to these, there are also additional benefits for specific groups, such as pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children up to 18 years of age:
- Early Childhood Benefit: R$150 for each child between zero and six years old
- Family Variable Benefit: R$50 for each child aged seven to 12, teenagers aged 12 to 18, and for pregnant women
- Nursing Family Variable Benefit: R$50 for families with babies from zero to six months
Gas Aid
Another important benefit, the Gas Aid, was paid in December and the next installment is scheduled for February. The Gas Aid is paid bimonthly and is intended to help with the cost of cooking gas cylinders, a basic necessity for many families in vulnerable situations.
Bolsa Família is an important public policy that has helped millions of families in situations of social vulnerability.
Keeping data up to date and monitoring the payment schedule are essential actions to ensure that families continue to receive the benefit without setbacks.
With the start of January payments, beneficiaries must be aware of the dates according to the end of their NIS, to avoid delays or complications in receiving payments.
