Check Your Eligibility for the Family Base Bonus
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A monthly benefit designed to support the moast vulnerable families in Chile may be available to you without any submission process. Your “RUT” (national identification number) is all you need to check.
Thousands could be receiving this government assistance without even knowing it.The Family Base Bonus, provided by the Social Security institute (IPS), aims to bolster the income of households facing extreme poverty, potentially offering up to $58,000 CLP per month.
What is the Family Base Bonus and Who is it For?
The Family Base bonus is a subsidy within the Chile Seguridades y Oportunidades program, distributed monthly by the IPS for up to 24 consecutive months. It is automatically granted to those meeting specific socioeconomic criteria, without requiring an application.
One of its primary goals is to supplement the income of the most vulnerable households, particularly those participating in social programs like Familias, Calle, Vías de Egreso, or Vínculos.
To be eligible for the bonus, a household must:
- Actively participate in psychosocial support (APS) or socio-labor support (ASL).
- Have a monthly per capita income below $52,768 CLP,according to the Social Household Registry.
The Family Base Bonus seeks to reinforce the income of households in a situation of extreme poverty.
How much Does the IPS Bonus Provide?
The bonus amount is variable, aiming to cover up to 85% of the difference between the household’s per capita income and the poverty line. Therefore, the exact value can fluctuate monthly.
According to data from the Ministry of Social Growth and Family, the average payment during the first four months of 2022 was $58,594 CLP. Though, starting from month 17, the bonus gradually decreases by one-sixth each month until it concludes in month 24.
How to Check if You Received the Family Base Bonus?
Verification is straightforward and can be done online through the Mi ChileAtiende website. Simply follow these steps:
- Visit www.chileatiende.cl.
- Enter your RUT in the provided form.
- Click “Consultar” (Consult).
the system will indicate whether you have any available payments, the method of payment (in-person or electronic), and the payment date.
What if I Don’t Have a RUT Account?
If you don’t have a RUT account, the IPS will automatically create one for you at no cost.You must activate this account within 18 months; otherwise, you will lose the right to collect the bonus.
For in-person payments, the bonus can be collected up to 6 months after its issuance by presenting your identity card at Banco Estado or Caja Los Héroes branches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is eligible for the family Base Bonus?
- A: Families participating in Chile Seguridades y Oportunidades programs with a monthly per capita income below $52,768 CLP.
- Q: How is the amount of the bonus determined?
- A: The bonus covers up to 85% of the difference between the household’s per capita income and the poverty line.
- Q: How do I check if I have received the bonus?
- A: check online at www.chileatiende.cl using your RUT.
- Q: What happens if I don’t have a RUT account?
- A: The IPS will create one for you, but you must activate it within 18 months.
- Q: Were can I collect the bonus if I don’t have a bank account?
- A: You can collect it in person at Banco Estado or Caja Los Héroes branches within 6 months of issuance.
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