Starting March 15th, this month's Bolsa Família payment calendar brings a surprise for some beneficiaries: the suspension of the R$600 benefit.While many anxiously await cash transfers, others face interruptions in aid that is critical to their families' survival.
(Photo: Agência Brasil) Cancellation of the Bolsa Família of R$600; Understand that Bolsa Família guarantees a minimum benefit of R$600 to more than 21 million families in vulnerable situations. Access to this amount is subject to registration in the Single Registry (CadÚnico), which defines eligibility criteria.
Keeping data updated in CadÚnico is essential to guarantee receipt of benefits, as the system is the main gateway to the program and other social benefits.
The suspension of Bolsa Família can occur for several reasons: Not updated in CadÚnico: it is important to keep family and residence data updated in the system to avoid suspension of the benefit. Updates can be made every two years or in case of changes in family life, such as changing address, birth of children or change in income.
Cases of fraud: The federal government cross-references data to verify the eligibility of beneficiaries and identify cases of fraud. If it is found that the beneficiary does not meet the program criteria, the benefit may be suspended or canceled.
Failure to comply with permanent rules: Families benefiting from the program are required to comply with certain rules, such as minimum school attendance for children and young people and monitoring the nutrition of pregnant women, children and young people. Failure to comply with these rules may result in suspension of benefits.
It is important to understand the different steps that can be taken to obtain benefits:
Suspension: Temporary interruption of benefits to allow a new assessment of the beneficiary's situation. Cut: Immediate interruption of episodes, with the possibility of recovery through regularization of the situation. Veto: Permanent cancellation of benefits, with no possibility of recovery Even after the suspension or cut of benefits, beneficiaries have the opportunity to regularize their situation:
Deadline: 30 days to regularize the situation with the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS). Documentation: Submit the necessary documentation to prove that you meet the program criteria. Regularization: After regularization, the federal government has up to 60 days to analyze the documents and decide on the reinstatement of payments, including retroactive payments for the months in which benefits were suspended or cut. To avoid the inconvenience of disconnecting from Bolsa Família and guarantee receipt of benefits, it is important that Bolsa Família beneficiaries:
Keep your data up to date Visit the Bolsa Família CadÚnic website (https://www.gov.br/mds/pt-br/acoes-e-programas/cadastro-unico) or call 121. See CRAS for more information. Comply with attendance rules: Ensure minimum school attendance for children and young people. Participate in nutritional monitoring. Pay attention to the payment calendar: see the complete calendar on the Ministry of Citizenship website (https://www.gov.br/mds/pt-br). Follow the program's latest news. The suspension of the R$600 Bolsa Família benefit directly affects the lives of millions of Brazilians. It is important that beneficiaries are informed about their rights and responsibilities to guarantee access to this essential social protection program for the most needy families.