Brazil has announced new payment schedules for its key social assistance programs for 2025, emphasizing governmental support for vulnerable populations. The schedules cover various initiatives, including the Cartão Escola 10, Bolsa Família, and Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC), with specific dates for disbursements, aiming to aid families, students, and individuals with disabilities.
According to Agência Alagoas, the Secretaria de Estado da Educação has released the payment calendar for the Cartão Escola 10. This initiative targets students from the state education system with over 90% school attendance. The first payment is due on February 28, 2025, related to attendance records from December 2024. Monthly payments will continue through the year, culminating with the final payout on December 29, 2025, for attendance records from November. This program, launched in December 2021, has spent approximately R$ 585 million and aims to combat school dropout rates by providing incentives for consistent school attendance.
The payment schedule for the Cartão Escola 10 is as follows:
- February 28 – attendance in December 2024
- March 31 – attendance in February 2025
- April 30 – attendance in March 2025
- May 30 – attendance in April 2025
- June 30 – attendance in May 2025
- July 31 – attendance in June 2025
- August 29 – attendance in July 2025
- September 30 – attendance in August 2025
- October 31 – attendance in September 2025
- November 28 – attendance in October 2025
- December 29 – attendance in November 2025
For students completing high school, they can expect to receive the R$ 2,000 completion bonus beginning March 31, 2025.
The Brazilian government has also detailed the payment calendar for the Bolsa Família program, which will kick off its payments on March 18, 2025. The schedule is rigorous, with benefits distributed on staggered dates based on the last digit of the recipient's Número de Identificação Social (NIS). This year, the government aims to improve efficiency, ensuring families can predict their payment dates more reliably, thereby easing any financial strain.
The payment dates for Bolsa Família are set from March 18 to March 31, 2025, as follows:
- March 18 – NIS ending with 1
- March 19 – NIS ending with 2
- March 20 – NIS ending with 3
- March 21 – NIS ending with 4
- March 24 – NIS ending with 5
- March 25 – NIS ending with 6
- March 26 – NIS ending with 7
- March 27 – NIS ending with 8
- March 28 – NIS ending with 9
- March 31 – NIS ending with 0
Notably, the Bolsa Família program continues to address the socio-economic disparities faced by millions of Brazilian families, providing much-needed financial assistance for food, education, and health care.
On another front, the Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) has announced the payment timeline for the BPC, which supports the elderly and persons with disabilities. Payments are set to start on February 24, 2025, and will be distributed according to the digits of beneficiaries' cards, ensuring timely support for those who rely on these funds for their daily living expenses.
The BPC payment schedule is as follows:
- February 24 – NB ending with 1
- February 25 – NB ending with 2
- February 26 – NB ending with 3
- February 27 – NB ending with 4
- February 28 – NB ending with 5
- March 6 – NB ending with 6
- March 7 – NB ending with 7
- March 10 – NB ending with 8
- March 11 – NB ending with 9
- March 12 – NB ending with 0
This structure reflects the Brazilian government’s dedication to ensuring these marginalized communities receive timely and efficient assistance, demonstrating the importance of social welfare programs during challenging economic times.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to stay updated on their eligibility and payment schedules through official government channels to maximize their engagement with these programs. These social benefit initiatives represent not just financial support but also contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for many Brazilians throughout the upcoming year.