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The emergency aid was paid to the beneficiaries at the end of December. During January 2021, the program will launch withdrawals and transfers of the last installments. But those who received payment from the program may have to repay the amount.
In the second half of December 2020, the beneficiaries who had the program canceled began to receive SMS alerting them of the possibility of contesting the cancellation and the possibility of returning the money.
The Ministry of Citizenship reported that these SMS messages were sent to 1.2 million people, who allegedly received improper payments. To know if the money will have to be returned, it is necessary to verify that you still meet the program requirements.
Whoever was approved for the aid and, during the payment, started receiving another benefit of assistance from the government, got a formal job or has an income incompatible with the rules, must repay the amount.
In what situations is it necessary to return the money?
Who has an income of more than three minimum wages (R $ 3,135) or a family with a monthly income of more than half the minimum wage (R $ 522.50) per person; Who has a formal job; Who receives unemployment insurance; Who receives social security benefits, assistance, or income transfers from the government, except Bolsa Família; That they had a taxable income higher than R $ 28,559.70 in 2018, according to the Income Tax declaration; Public servers; Active military personnel or reservists.
Whoever receives a text message from the government and considers that it was a mistake and is entitled to the benefit, may contest the information until December 31. Now, it is no longer possible to contest the refund request.
