Brazil Confirms October Bolsa Família Payments, Oct. 20–31 Staggered by NIS
Eligible households receive a R$600 minimum with age- and maternity-based supplements, with Auxílio‑Gás reaching part of the caseload this month.
Overview
- Deposits run from October 20 to 31, starting with NIS ending in 1 and finishing with NIS ending in 0 on the last day.
- Caixa Econômica Federal executes the staggered schedule to manage demand, with access via Caixa Tem, virtual debit card, ATMs, lottery outlets, correspondents, and branches.
- Targeted add-ons include R$150 per child up to 6 years (Benefício Primeira Infância) and R$50 for each pregnant woman, nursing mother, or dependent aged 7 to 18.
- Participation requires Cadastro Único registration, per‑capita family income at or below R$218, school attendance and vaccination compliance, and prenatal monitoring for pregnant beneficiaries.
- Municipalities under an official emergency receive a unified advance on the first day of the calendar, and Auxílio‑Gás is paid in even months at 100% of the ANP 13kg average, including October.