To achieve receive government assistance It is important to be aware of the requirements that states and municipalities demand, also don't forget to register with CadÚnico, government benefits serve low-income families, offering access to various benefits, such as gas assistance, for example.
How do I find out if I am entitled to receive any benefits?
To have access to any government benefit, it is extremely important to have a duly updated CadÚnico registration. To receive the Continuous Benefit Payment, for the elderly and people with disabilities, for example, it is necessary to be aware of the requirements and access the IPREV website.
Even so, it is possible to ask for help from experts in social security law, and it is also possible to contact the CRAS (Social Assistance Reference Center) in your municipality.
What assistance does the government offer?
Currently, there are several social programs that families in vulnerable situations can receive. Below, we list some of these programs:
Family Allowance
It is a program for direct and indirect income transfer, serving families in situations of extreme poverty. This program, in turn, is managed by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger.
Its main objective is to act in the promotion of citizenship and income guarantee, promoting the development of children based on the provisions of Law No. 13,257, of March 8, 2016.
Gas aid
It is an aid program for the purchase of cooking gas, which also serves low-income families throughout Brazil. Caixa Econômica Federal is the one that makes payments to families that were selected by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger.
Regional benefits
These benefits cover municipal, state and federal spheres. To receive the credit, it is important to pay attention to the conditions set out in the legislation.
Carioca Family
It is a program aimed at the city of Rio de Janeiro, to transfer income to needy families, and is administered by the municipal government.
Ipojuca school scholarship
It is a program created by the city of Ipojuca, administered by the Department of Education, where registered families have the right to receive the amount of R$ 100.00 for one child, or R$ 120.00 for 2 children.
Documents required to release aid
To access the benefits, you must register with CRAS or CadÚnico. You can download the app for Android and iOS. See the list of mandatory documents for any benefit:
- CPF;
- Identity Card (RG);
- Work Card;
- Voter Registration Card;
- Birth or Marriage Certificate;
- Proof of residence;
- Proof of school attendance;
To receive government assistance, it is essential to keep your registration up to date and do not omit information about your family income.
Therefore, if you are eligible to receive government assistance, then download the CadÚnico app and register!