Like its peers in Latin America, Chile, the neighboring country, has been offering subsidies in favor of thousands of people in vulnerable situations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and other social, political and economic crises that afflict the country and the world. One of those that has been armed with the signature of the current Chilean president Gabriel Boricis he Winter Bonus of 120 thousand pesos.
In this note we will explain what this new subsidy is regarding in Chile, how to know if you are a beneficiary and when it will be paid.
WHAT IS THE CHILE WINTER BONUS
The Winter Bonus of 120 thousand pesos It is a benefit that is estimated to reach 7.5 million people in Chile in a situation of vulnerability following its approval in the Chamber of Deputies and its discussion in the Senate for its final promulgation.
This benefit is aimed at people who have been harmed by the rise in the cost of living or the inflation that plagues the country as a result of various social reasons linked to the COVID-19 pandemic or the crisis that the planet is experiencing due to the war.
WHEN WILL THE CHILE WINTER BONUS BE PAID
The Senate has already approved the Chilean Winter Bonus so the payment date, as has been announced by some authorities, is getting closer. According to the Government’s calculations, this subsidy would be deposited in mid-August.
HOW TO KNOW IF I AM A BENEFICIARY OF THE CHILE WINTER BONUS
According to some media outlets Chilethe Government has indicated that the Chilean Winter Bonus will be automatically deposited for two thirds of the beneficiaries, while the remaining group must apply for the benefit.
As indicated in official government channels Chileanto all people who already receive subsidies such as Permanent Family Contribution, Single Family Subsidy (SUF), Family Allowance, Chile Securities and Opportunities, Winter Bonus (older adults), Mental Disability Subsidy, Basic Solidarity Pension for Disability, Solidarity Pension Contribution for Disability and Women’s Work Bonus; The payment will arrive automatically.
On the other hand, those who wish to apply for the Chilean Winter Bonus, must belong to the Social Registry of Homes and must have under their guardianship an adult over 60 years of age, under 18 years of age, people with duly accredited disabilities, people with declared severe or moderate dependency or students with special educational needs. They will be able to register until August 1 of this year.
Query HERE with your RUT if you are a beneficiary of any of the contributions that are required to obtain the Chilean Winter Bonus. If that is the case, you will receive the automatic payment.
If you are not a beneficiary of any of these contributions, you can consult HERE your section of the Social Registry of Homes. If you are at 60% and in your home there are causes of the bonus, you must apply to receive the Chilean Winter Bonus.
