O GAS AID It is a Federal Government program that aims to guarantee access to cooking gas for families in vulnerable situations.
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With rising prices, many people find it difficult to buy a gas cylinder, which is essential for preparing food. This is why it was designed specifically to meet their needs.
Below, check out how this offer works and how you can receive your benefit.
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More information about what the Gas Aid offer is and how it works
The Program GAS AID It was created to help low-income families pay part of the cost of a 13 kg gas cylinder. Payment is made every two months and the value corresponds to a percentage of the national average price of the cylinder.
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The money corresponding to it goes directly into the beneficiary's digital account or into other payment methods used by the Federal Government, such as:
- Has Box (digital social savings account).
- Family Allowance Card.
- Other permitted banking methods.
Furthermore, depending on the payment cycle, the amount may also vary.
Who can receive Gas Aid?
To be entitled to the GAS AID, the family must be registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico) and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Have a monthly per capita family income of up to half the minimum wage.
- Be receiving the Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC), intended for elderly people over 65 years of age or people with disabilities in vulnerable situations, as the benefit can be cumulative depending on family income.
In addition, the program gives priority to:
- Families with lower per capita income.
- Families with women victims of domestic violence under protective measures.
If you are a beneficiary of the Bolsa Família Program, the government automatically considers you a beneficiary approved for Gas Aid.
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Payment schedule
The payment schedule of the GAS AID follows the same as Bolsa Família, according to the beneficiary's NIS (Social Identification Number) at the end.
It is important to check the Federal Government's official website or Caixa Econômica Federal apps monthly to find out the exact dates.
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How to apply for Gas Aid?
If you meet the requirements of the GAS AID and still do not receive the benefit, follow these steps to register:
- Check your registration on CadÚnico: If you are not yet registered, go to the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) in your municipality to register. Note that when you arrive at the CRAS, request assistance from the reference technicians (psychologist and social worker), they will analyze your conditions and direct you to register in the Registry and receive the benefit;
- Keep your data up to date: Families already registered with CadÚnico must keep their data updated to remain eligible. Therefore, remember to go to the Cadastro Único unit every 2 years, or whenever any information changes, to update your information. If you have already done this and still do not receive your aid, contact the CRAS social worker to discuss the situation;
- Follow the selection of beneficiaries: The government makes an automatic selection based on information from CadÚnico.
- Check the status of the benefit: Use the Caixa Tem app, the Caixa Econômica Federal website or call 111 to check if the payment is available.
O Gas Aid It is an essential resource to ensure that families in vulnerable situations have decent conditions to prepare their food. If you meet the criteria, be sure to seek this right!
Finally, remember that the benefit may undergo adjustments annually, and these adjustments are usually for the better, such as an increase in the amount paid. And based on what has already been reported, if you do not yet receive your benefit, but meet the requirements, you will also receive Bolsa Família, as both benefits are cumulative.
For more information, visit the Gov. website and be sure to ask CRAS reference professionals.
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