Have you had your Bolsa Família blocked? Since the beginning of the year, the Federal Government has intensified the review and updating of data from Bolsa Família, the country's main income transfer program.
As a result of this action, almost 1 million beneficiaries had their aid temporarily blocked due to irregularities found.
Given this scenario, many families are worried and are trying to understand the reasons for the blockage and the procedures required to reactivate the benefit. To help, we explain what to do below!
Bolsa Família Blocked – Why does it happen?
Bolsa Família is essential for millions of vulnerable families. However, some beneficiaries may have their payment blocked for specific reasons.
According to the Federal Government, almost 1 million registered families had their aid blocked for the following reasons:
- Outdated information in the Single Registry: If family data, such as income, family composition and address, are out of date for more than 2 years, the benefit may be temporarily suspended.
- Discrepancies with other information: When there are discrepancies between the registered income value and what appears in other official records, Bolsa Família may be blocked.
- Cancellation of the Emancipation Rule: Some families stopped receiving the old Auxílio Brasil due to changes in the rules of this benefit, which was unified with Bolsa Família.
How to check if Bolsa Família has been blocked?
If your benefit has been blocked, the Ministry of Social Development (MDS) will send you a notification by letter informing you of the reason. You can also check the status of your Bolsa Família:
- On the Citizen Portal of the Federal Savings Bank;
- Through the Bolsa Família app;
- Directly on the bank statement, where the payment status is shown.
Bolsa Família blocked – What to do?
If your benefit has been blocked, the first step is to contact the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) or another agency responsible for Bolsa Família in your city. There, you will be informed about the reason for the block and you will be able to provide the necessary documentation to reactivate the aid.
Typically, you need to update your registration details, prove your family income and answer questions about your family's health, education and financial situation. After submitting the documents, the unlocking process begins.
It is important to pay attention to deadlines and keep your Single Registry data updated to avoid future Bolsa Família blockages. Otherwise, the blocked Bolsa Família ceases to be temporary and becomes permanent.
My Bolsa Família is blocked, will I receive the arrears?
Yes, when the benefit is unblocked, the beneficiary receives the amounts corresponding to the installments that were withheld during the suspension period. However, it is important to note that this payment of arrears is not immediate and depends on the completion of the entire regularization process.
How to avoid the suspension of Bolsa Família?
The best way to avoid being blocked by Bolsa Família is to keep your registration data up to date. Remember to report any changes in family composition, address or income in the Single Registry. This way, you avoid discrepancies with other government records and minimize the risk of benefit suspension.
Furthermore, it is essential to pay attention to communications from the Ministry of Social Development and respond promptly to any requests for updated information.
Only in this way can you guarantee continued receipt of Bolsa Família, which is so important for the safety and well-being of your family.