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August Bolsa Família Calendar Begins Payments by Caixa; See Who Receives This Week. The New Batch of August Bolsa Família Is Available and Benefits Millions of Families Nationwide, According to Caixa’s Official Calendar.
The August Bolsa Família Calendar began this Monday (18) with the release of the first payments by Caixa Econômica Federal. The order follows the final digit of the Social Identification Number (NIS), ensuring predictability for around 19.2 million families across the country, according to Estadão.
With staggered deposits over the last ten business days of the month, the August Bolsa Família Calendar ensures that beneficiaries can better organize their basic expenses. Additionally, in states under emergency situations, some families received their payments early, reinforcing the importance of the benefit during crisis moments.
Who Is Eligible for Bolsa Família in August
According to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Hunger Combat, the August Bolsa Família Calendar includes families registered in the Cadastro Único (CadÚnico) with a per capita income of up to R$ 218 per month.
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For example, in a family of seven living on just one minimum wage (R$ 1,518), the income per member would be R$ 216.85, within the required limit. This demonstrates how the program serves families in greater economic vulnerability.
August Bolsa Família Calendar: See the Official Dates
Payments follow the order of the final digit of the NIS. Check how the August Bolsa Família Calendar for 2025 looks:
- NIS final 1: 18/8
- NIS final 2: 19/8
- NIS final 3: 20/8
- NIS final 4: 21/8
- NIS final 5: 22/8
- NIS final 6: 25/8
- NIS final 7: 26/8
- NIS final 8: 27/8
- NIS final 9: 28/8
- NIS final 0: 29/8
The early announcement of the calendar ensures predictability for millions of families, allowing them to plan their spending on food, health, and basic bills.
Who Received Bolsa Família in August Early
The August Bolsa Família Calendar had an exception for families in Rio Grande do Sul and municipalities in Alagoas, Amazonas, Paraná, Roraima, and Sergipe. In these locations, payments were released on the first day of the calendar, regardless of the NIS.
This measure was adopted due to emergency situation decrees caused by climate disasters, ensuring rapid access to the benefit in affected regions.
What Is the Value of Bolsa Família in August
The Bolsa Família Calendar guarantees a minimum payment of R$ 600 for all beneficiary families. Additionally, extra amounts can be included, depending on the family’s profile:
- Early Childhood Benefit: an increase of R$ 150 for families with children up to 6 years old.
- Variable Family Benefit: an extra R$ 50 for pregnant women and children aged 7 to 18 years.
- Nourishing Variable Family Benefit: six installments of R$ 50 for mothers of infants up to six months old.
These additional amounts make the program more targeted and expand social protection for priority groups.
Gas Assistance Also Follows the Same Calendar
In addition to Bolsa Família, the Bolsa Família Calendar also organizes the payment of the Gas Assistance, which occurs every two months. This month, the amount is R$ 108, calculated based on the average price of the 13 kg gas cylinder, according to the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
The remaining installments for 2025 are scheduled for October and December, always aligned with the same schedule as the social program.
The August Bolsa Família Calendar reinforces the importance of the program as a central axis of Brazilian social policy, ensuring predictability and financial protection for millions of families. In addition to guaranteeing the minimum of R$ 600, the extras expand coverage for children, pregnant women, and infants.
And you, do you believe that the August Bolsa Família Calendar fulfills the role of ensuring more financial tranquility, or does it still need adjustments to better meet families? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who live this reality day to day.
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