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02 January 2025

Caixa Econômica Federal Announces 2025 PIS/Pasep Payment Schedule

Payments begin February 17, benefiting over 25 million eligible workers with financial assistance.

Brazil's Caixa Econômica Federal is set to launch the 2025 PIS/Pasep Abono Salarial program, with payments starting on February 17, 2025. The decision, reached during the Codefat (Deliberative Council of the Fund for Worker Assistance) meeting, has outlined payments based on beneficiaries' birth months. Approximately 25.8 million people are expected to benefit from this initiative, which is aimed at workers who met specific employment conditions throughout 2023.

The abono salarial grant is available for workers who have contributed formally to either the public or private sectors for at least 30 days during 2023 and have earned up to two minimum wages (R$ 2,640.00). Eligibility requires applicants to be enrolled in the PIS program for at least five years, with their information reported accurately by employers to the RAIS (Annual Social Information Report) by May 15, 2024, or via eSocial by August 19, 2024. Although the exact benefit amount is not yet disclosed, it will be proportional to the time worked and will depend on the minimum wage effective at the time of payment.

For those interested, the window for verifying eligibility opens on February 5, 2025. Workers can check their status through various channels, including the Digital Work Card app, the government portal (Gov.br), the Alô Trabalho service (at 158), or directly at the Regional Superintendencies of Labor.

Payments will be processed differently based on the beneficiary's banking situation. Workers who have accounts with Caixa Econômica Federal can expect direct deposits. Those with Banco do Brasil accounts may see payments prioritized through account credits, PIX transactions, or on-site at agencies. Other beneficiaries will receive their funds through the Social Digital Savings account, automatically created by Caixa.

Over the previous year, the total allocated for the abono was R$ 27 billion, with approximately R$ 218.9 million remaining unclaimed. Workers still have until December 27, 2024, to collect previous benefits. The schedule for the 2025 abono payments is as follows:

  • January: February 17
  • February: March 17
  • March & April: April 15
  • May & June: May 15
  • July & August: June 16
  • September & October: July 15
  • November & December: August 15

Eligibility criteria for the abono are clear. Workers must have been formally employed for at least 30 days throughout 2023, have their employer ascribing correctly to the PIS or Pasep programs, and earn within the stipulated income limits. Workers outside the eligibility criteria include domestic employees, rural workers hired by individuals, and those working for individual employers who function as legal entities.

Changing economic conditions should be considered as the minimum wage for 2025 remains to be set, affecting the actual value of the benefits provided. Specific factors for valuation may be adjusted to inflation and overall economic performance, which could impact total funding of R$ 30.7 billion allocated by the federal government for the coming payments.

Various methods of checking eligibility and managing benefits have been streamlined over the years. The Caixa app offers users easy access to information on PIS, and workers are advised to regularly consult updated sources to avoid losing out. Keeping accurate records will be imperative for those seeking to navigate the bureaucratic processes efficiently.

Ensuring compliance with all requirements is important for any potential applicant. Workers should remain vigilant concerning their application status and deadlines to avoid issues with the retrieval of their funds. By maximizing awareness of the accompanying deadlines, workers can directly influence their financial stability for the upcoming year.

Many professionals rely on the PIS as more than just financial sustenance. It serves as direct assistance for those at risk of falling behind financially. The social aspect of the PIS program aims to alleviate disparities and build economic bridges between various demographics within the workforce.

The 2025 PIS/Pasep financial assistance program provides several layers of support, not just for individual workers but for the economic fabric of Brazil. By recognizing the significance of this initiative, employees can prepare and plan fully to take advantage of the benefits afforded to them.