Reconstruction Aid: how does it work and who can receive it?
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THE Reconstruction Aid is a Federal Government initiative that aims to help families who lost their homes due to the disasters that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul in 2024.
This is an extraordinary measure, which focuses on helping those who find themselves in vulnerable and homeless situations.
Below we will explain how this benefit works in detail, so if you are in this situation, or know someone who is, continue reading to learn about the possibility, as well as how to receive the released amounts.
What is Reconstruction Aid?
The disasters that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul in the first half of 2024 caught the country's attention, as cities were entirely flooded.
As a result, thousands of families lost their homes, and today they face difficulties because they have nowhere to return with their families.
Reconstruction Aid is a Federal Government benefit designed to help these citizens during this difficult time in their lives.
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The idea is to provide the amount of R$ 5,100 in a single installment to the person responsible for the family group, so that it is possible to obtain new housing opportunities, whether through renting, renovation or the most advantageous solution for the family.
Therefore, it is clarified that this is financial aid, paid in a single installment to families affected by the disasters that occurred in 2024 in Rio Grande do Sul.
Who is entitled to the benefit?
As we explained previously, Reconstruction Aid is an extraordinary benefit, created to help families affected by floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
That's why, To be eligible to receive the amount of R$ 5,100 per family, they must be residents of a region affected by the floods up to June 7, 2024, and be in a situation of temporary or permanent homelessness..
It is important to note that receipt of the aid is not granted upon proof of income, and the family does not need to be registered with CadÚnico.
Additionally, those receiving Unemployment Insurance or related benefits may receive Reconstruction Aid, provided they meet the initiative's main criteria.
Finally, it's worth noting that this benefit is paid per family, so only one member of the family group can apply. If more than one member of the family receives the benefit, this could constitute fraud.
Learn more: Reconstruction Aid — Ministry of Integration and Regional Development.
Are those who receive Bolsa Família entitled to Reconstruction Aid?
One of the main questions about Reconstruction Aid is whether Bolsa Família beneficiaries are entitled to receive it, and we will answer that question right now.
It is important to note that Reconstruction Aid is not related to other benefits, so yes, Bolsa Família beneficiaries can receive it, as long as they meet the criteria of being homeless due to the floods that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul until June 7, 2024.
Therefore, the simple fact of being a Bolsa Família beneficiary does not qualify the family to receive this new aid if they do not reside in the regions affected by the floods.
Furthermore, this new aid is not intended to guarantee a minimum income, but is specifically aimed at guaranteeing housing for families who have lost their homes.
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Find out how to guarantee your participation in the Reconstruction Aid
If you identify that you are entitled to Reconstruction Aid, know that applying for the benefit is very simple, as it can be done online.
However, the person responsible for the family group must first submit a pre-application to their city hall. The city hall will then be responsible for uploading the family's registration to the system.
Once done, check out the next steps below:
1. Access the request page on the Dataprev portal with your Gov.br account;
2. Check and confirm the registered data;
3. Wait for payment, which will be made by Caixa Econômica Federal.
It is important to highlight that this procedure will only be successful if registration is carried out by the city hall beforehand, as this allows the identification of families that were truly impacted by the disasters.
Then, after opening the request at the city hall, wait 2 business days to access the system, confirm the registered data and then proceed with receiving the aid.
How are the amounts received?
Just like registration, receiving the Reconstruction Aid in the amount of R$ 5,100 in a single installment is also very simple.
This is because, after confirming the data, Caixa Econômica will have up to 2 business days to make the payment into the family representative's account.
If the representative has a Caixa account, the funds will be deposited directly there. But if you don't, don't worry, Caixa will automatically open a social savings account to make the payment.
In this case, to access your savings account, register with the Caixa TEM app, which will allow you to make transfers and payments using the aid amount.
Finally, it is important to say that the aid corresponds to a single installment, so after payment, there will be no other.
In any case, for those facing difficult times, this benefit offers some hope, so if your family has suffered from disasters, apply for yours!
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