Auxílio Gás is a program aimed at low-income families who are struggling to pay for cooking gas. In a recent statement, Caixa Econômica revealed details of the aid payment scheduled for October 2023. As part of the announcement, which includes the amount to be paid and the payment schedule, Caixa highlighted that families receiving the aid will receive an amount of 106 BRL starting next year. Wednesday, the 18th.
As explained by Caixa, the Gas Aid(s) payment schedule follows the same scheme as Bolsa Família. This means that the date on which each beneficiary will receive financial assistance is determined by the end of the corresponding Social Identification Number (NIS). So those with NIS ending in 1 win first and get it on the 18th, while those with NIS ending in 0 get it on the last day of the month, the 31st.
Who are the beneficiaries of Gas Aid?
The program, aimed at low-income families, also pays special attention to the cases of women who have become victims of domestic violence and are now living under urgent protective measures. One of the biggest benefits of Gas Aid is that it subsidizes 100% of the national average cost of a 13kg cylinder of cooking gas. The amount paid every two months may vary depending on the average price of the product in the country.
How are beneficiary families selected?
To qualify for gas assistance, the interested party must be registered in the Unified Register and have a monthly family income equal to or less than half of the minimum wage per family member. However, registration does not guarantee automatic benefits. Families are selected and included according to criteria established by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Anti-Hunger.
How is the benefit paid?
As with Bolsa Família, Auxílio Gás amounts can be transferred through the Caixa Tem app, avoiding the need for the beneficiary to go to a branch. The benefit can be credited to a digital social savings account, Caixa Fácil Poupança account or social platform and can be used for purchases using the debit function or withdrawn at self-service terminals, lottery points, Caixa Aqui correspondents or Caixa branches themselves.
How to check if you are selected?
There are several ways to check if you have been selected for Gas Aid. Among them, the request can be made through the Bolsa Família application, the Caixa Tem application or even through Atendimento Caixa by calling 111.