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The Federal Government was reduced to R $ 261.25 (a quarter of the current minimum wage) the maximum per capita income for a family to be entitled to the Continuous Term Benefit (BPC). The initiative was materialized through a Provisional Measure (MP) signed on December 31.
The rule takes effect immediately, since it was established by means of a provisional measure. However, to remain without an end date, the approval of the National Congress is required. The vote in the National Congress still does not have a date to happen, this is because the parliamentarians are in recess.
In March, the National Congress raised the maximum per capita income to half the minimum wage (R $ 522.50) for a family to qualify for the BPC. The action was the result of the overthrow of President Bolsonaro’s decision veto.
At that time, the president tried to appeal to the Federal Supreme Court on the grounds that this could not be done due to increased spending, without indicating the source of income.
According to the General Secretariat of the Presidency, with this the validity of the measure approved by the National Congress would only be extended until December 31, 2020. “Given this situation, after December 31, 2020, the objective criterion of definition of income ”, he reported.
What is BPC?
The BPC is a benefit paid by Social Security, through Law No. 8.742 / 93. It was created to guarantee income to those who are in a vulnerable situation, either due to age or disability that prevents them from working.
See the two groups that are entitled:
- People over 65
- People who have physical, mental, intellectual or motor disabilities (according to a medical report that proves the inability to work, for example).
For the BPC application, it is necessary to register with CRAS and then open an order through the “Meu INSS” website. If you have questions or problems registering, you can also call the INSS number 135 or consult the closest CRAS.
