THE Brazil Aid It is a social program created by the Brazilian government to assist families facing extreme poverty or poverty. It works through direct income transfer to families registered in the Unified Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico), who meet the eligibility criteria defined by the government.

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What is Auxílio Brasil?

Auxílio Brasil is a social program created by the Brazilian federal government to assist families living in poverty and extreme poverty. The program was created to replace the former Bolsa Família, with the goal of expanding beneficiary coverage and increasing benefit amounts.

The benefit amount varies according to the family's per capita income and the number of children and adolescents up to 18 years old, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. In addition, beneficiary families must meet requirements related to family composition, children's school attendance, and health monitoring. 

The program's objective is to help families overcome poverty and ensure social protection for the most vulnerable, as well as promote equality and social inclusion. The Auxílio Brasil (Brazil Aid) is paid monthly and can be withdrawn at Caixa Econômica Federal branches, lottery outlets, or Banco 24Horas ATMs.

Can I receive the Brazil Aid program?

To receive the Auxílio Brasil (Brazil Aid), the family must meet the eligibility criteria defined by the government. These criteria include having a monthly income per person of up to R$1,140,890 to receive the maximum benefit amount, in addition to meeting requirements related to family composition, children's school attendance, and health monitoring. It is necessary to register in the Unified Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico) and keep the information updated.

Brazil's Aid Program is a financial benefit designed to help families facing poverty and extreme poverty meet their basic needs. It can be used to purchase food, hygiene products, school supplies, pay basic bills such as water, electricity, and gas, among other essential expenses. It is important to emphasize that the objective of the Brazil Aid Program is to guarantee the social protection of the most vulnerable and promote social inclusion, and it should not be used for purposes other than basic subsistence.

What is the value of the Brazil Aid program?

The amount of the Brazil Aid varies according to the family's composition and income, and can reach an average of R$$ 400 per month. The amount is determined according to the family's per capita income and the number of children and adolescents up to 18 years old, pregnant women, and women who are breastfeeding.

The Brazil Aid program offers several advantages for families living in poverty and extreme poverty, including direct income transfers to families that meet the eligibility criteria defined by the government. The program is an important source of income for beneficiary families, helping them meet their basic needs and promoting social equality.

Furthermore, the Auxílio Brasil program also aims to contribute to social inclusion by promoting school attendance among children and adolescents, as well as encouraging health monitoring for pregnant women and children, through compliance with the requirements defined by the program. In this way, Auxílio Brasil not only helps families overcome poverty, but also has the potential to positively impact the human and social development of the most vulnerable communities.

How do I withdraw the Auxílio Brasil benefit?

Withdrawals from the Auxílio Brasil program can be made in several ways, allowing beneficiaries to choose the most convenient option. One option is to go to a Caixa Econômica Federal branch and present the program card and a photo ID. Another option is to go to a lottery outlet and withdraw the money using the card and password registered during registration. It is also possible to withdraw the benefit at Banco 24Horas ATMs using the program card and password.

In addition to these options, another way to use the benefit is through the Caixa Tem app, which allows beneficiaries to make purchases, pay bills, and even make bank transfers without having to withdraw the money. The app is free and available for download from your smartphone's app store. It is important to remember that the Auxílio Brasil payment schedule is released by the government and varies according to the last digit of the beneficiary's Social Identification Number (NIS).

However, it is important to emphasize that, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Caixa Econômica Federal has encouraged the use of the Caixa Tem app to avoid crowding at branches and lottery outlets, contributing to the prevention of disease transmission. Therefore, it is important that beneficiaries are informed about the available withdrawal options and choose the one that best suits their needs and safety.

February 16, 2023