This month's Bolsa Família payment calendar, which began on March 15, brings a surprise for some beneficiaries: the suspension of the R$600 benefit.While many anxiously await the income transfer, others face the interruption of aid that is crucial 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 the benefit, as the system is the main gateway to the program and other social benefits.
The suspension of Bolsa Família can occur for several reasons: Lack of updating in CadÚnico: it is essential to keep family and residential data updated in the system to avoid blocking the benefit. The update can be done every two years or in case of changes in the family's life, such as changing address, birth of children or change in income.
Cases of fraud: The federal government checks data to verify beneficiary eligibility 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 permanence rules: The program requires beneficiary families to comply with some rules, such as minimum school attendance for children and adolescents and nutritional monitoring for pregnant women, children and adolescents. Failure to comply with these rules may result in suspension of the benefit.
It is important to understand the different stages the benefit can go through:
Suspension: Temporary interruption of the benefit to allow a new assessment of the beneficiary's situation. Cut: Immediate interruption of payments, with the possibility of recovery through regularization of the situation. Veto: Definitive cancellation of the benefit, with no possibility of restoration Even after the suspension or cut of the benefit, beneficiaries have the opportunity to regularize their situation:
Deadline: 30 days to regularize the situation with the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS). Documents: Present the necessary documents to prove that you meet the program criteria. Regularization: After regularization, the Federal Government has up to 60 days to evaluate the documents and decide to resume payments, including retroactive payments to the months in which the benefit was suspended or cut. To avoid being disconnected from Bolsa Família To avoid inconvenience and guarantee receipt of the benefit, it is essential that Bolsa Família beneficiaries:
Keep your data up to date Bolsa Família Access the CadÚnic website (https://www.gov.br/mds/pt-br/acoes-e-programas/cadastro-unico) or call 121. Look for more about CRAS below. Comply with residence rules: Ensure minimum school attendance for children and adolescents. 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 news about the program. The suspension of the Bolsa Família benefit of R$600 directly affects the lives of millions of Brazilians. It is important that beneficiaries are informed of their rights and obligations to guarantee access to this essential social protection program for families most in need.