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How do I know if I've been approved for Bolsa Família? Read on to discover this and other information about one of the country's largest social programs.
According to federal government data, by May 2023, 1 million people were included in the new Bolsa Família program.
This increase totaled 21.2 million families benefiting.
Other than that, there are still many families who have registered and are waiting to hear back and have already been approved.
In today's post, you'll learn how to find out if you've been approved for Bolsa Família. Keep reading to find out more!
How long does it take to know if I was approved for Bolsa Família?
After registering for Bolsa Família, one of the main questions users have is regarding the waiting time.
How long does it take for Bolsa Família to be approved?
There is no deadline set by Ministry of Development for the request to be approved.
In short, several factors can influence whether this period is quick or a little longer.
One factor is the demand in your municipality, for example. In small municipalities with low demand, this period can vary between 1 and 3 months.
However, in places or times where demand is greater, the approval period can take up to a year or more.
Another factor that can influence this is the overall demand for the program, meaning there are times when there is already a very long waiting list.
Therefore, anyone who registers after a certain time will have to wait until the waiting list is cleared before being approved.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that another factor that can influence approval is family formation.
For example, a family consisting of a single mother and children may have more priority than a single-person family.
To get an idea of when your benefit will be approved, you should ask the CRAS agent if there is an estimated time and how long approval will take.
In many cases, even if there is no set time, he will be able to tell you what the estimate is.
Other than that, he will also recommend that you keep going to the agency to check if approval has been received.
If your question is: how do I know if I was approved for Bolsa Família, know that you can check without leaving home, that is, in the comfort of your home.
Before finding out how, how about knowing the values of this benefit?
How much is Bolsa Família worth?
I know the answer may be cliché, but it depends. The amount of Bolsa Família benefits depends on your family composition.
However, the current minimum amount is R$$600.00. This means that no one receives an amount lower than this.
The average value of this benefit is R$672; the highest in the history of the program.
THE Family Grant of R$$600.00 It is generally intended for single-person families, that is, those formed by only one member and without children.
If you have children, this amount can increase considerably. See the table below for the amounts.
| Family with a child aged 0 to 6 years | R$600 + R$150 | The additional benefit of R$150.00 is limited to up to 2 children |
| Family with pregnant woman | R$600 + R$50 (Family Variable Benefit) | The additional R$50 is paid for each pregnant woman |
| Family with children aged 7 to 18 | R$600 + R$50.00 (Family Variable Benefit) | The R$50 supplement is also limited to two children. |
The minimum Bolsa Família benefit is R$$600 and the maximum is R$$900.00. If the family receives Vale-Gás, the maximum benefit can reach R$$1,110.
How do I know if I was approved for Bolsa Família?
Have you signed up and are already anxious to know if your benefit has been approved?
You can get this information in different ways.
The simplest and most conventional way is to go to the CRAS (Brazilian Rehabilitation Center), in the department where you registered. However, in many cases, you'll need to schedule an appointment, wait in line, or take the bus, for example.
The best option is to consult from the comfort of your home, without spending money on transportation or time in lines.
You can find out if you were approved for Bolsa Família by phone, calling 111.
Remember, you must have your CPF or NIS number on hand to continue with the service.
The service is fully automatic and takes just a few seconds.
There is still a simpler way to consult Bolsa Família, it is through the Bolsa Família application or Caixa Tem.
To do this, go to your cell phone's app store, download the app and register.
In these applications you can also consult the Bolsa Família calendar.
In the Caixa Tem app, you can move your benefits and use them to pay bills and make transfers, for example.
Read more about Caixa Tem
Forgot your Caixa Tem password and can't access your email? Read the text!
Caixa Tem won't open? Find out what to do!
How do I check if my Bolsa Família is available for withdrawal?
You can check your benefits through the Bolsa Família app or Caixa Tem. You can also find out if your benefit is available for withdrawal through the Auxílio Emergencial app and by calling 111.
At Caixa ao Cidadão Customer Service, on 0800 726 02 07, you can also check whether your benefit is available for withdrawal.
You will need to provide your NIS number to access the necessary information.
How to withdraw the benefit?
The main gateway to withdraw Bolsa Família funds is at lottery outlets or Caixa branches. These channels allow you to withdraw funds even without a Bolsa Família or Auxílio Brasil card.
However, if you have your physical card, you can also withdraw money from Caixa ATMs and Caixa Aqui correspondents.
With the Caixa Tem app, you can transfer your benefits and even send a Pix transfer to another account and withdraw it at your preferred bank.
To find out more about the benefit, visit Caixa Portal
Conclusion
How do I know if I was approved for Bolsa Família?
Go to the CRAS in your city, by phone 111, Bolsa Família app or Caixa Tem app.
