With the arrival of March, many fear that their finances will be affected due to the additional expenses that accumulate throughout the month. However, the State offers a series of benefits that can be of great help to families, workers, the elderly and pensioners.
These benefits include bonuses and subsidies, as well as the possibility of requesting state contributions that are paid monthly or annually. This month also begins the application for some of these benefits, so it is important to be informed and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the State to improve the household economy.
What benefits are paid in March?
Permanent Family Contribution
He Permanent Family Contribution, also known as Bono Marzo, has begun to be delivered to a second group of beneficiaries since Wednesday, March 1. This benefit consists of a contribution of $59,452 per family load or family and will have a third payment date from the 15th of this monthending its annual delivery by 2023.
In addition, also during the month of March, it is expected that the processing of a bill that establish a second extraordinary payment of this bonus for the same amountmeaning families could receive nearly $120,000 in benefits in total.
Labor IFE
As of Wednesday, March 8, a new IFE Labor payment process begins, a benefit that provides up to $300,000 per month to those who have signed a recent employment contract and meet the established requirements, such as having been unemployed for at least one month and having a gross monthly salary equal to or less than $1,230,000.
For apply for this benefitonline applications can be made until Friday, March 31, as long as an employment contract has been signed between February 1 and the last day of the current month.
In March, the IFE Labor payments correspond to the beneficiaries who applied in November 2022, December 2022 and January 2023, being an important help to improve their family economy and meet their financial obligations.
Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU)
The Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) is a monthly contribution that can be received by adults over 65 years of up to $206,173 that meet certain requirements, including have a base pension of less than $1,114,446 and not be within the top 10% income of their age population.
This benefit is granted regardless whether they continue to work or are retired, and It can be requested online or at Chile Atende branches.
However, those who are pensioned by Dipreca or Capredena cannot access the PGU.
As of April 2023, this pension It will be extended to older adults who belong to 90% of the entire population, and not only to the age population.
Current beneficiaries of the Universal Guaranteed Pension can check the date and method of payment of their pension on the Chile Atende website, following the instructions below:
- Enter www.chileatiende.gob.cl/tramites/t5212.
- Write down the RUT and click on “consult”.
- The system will indicate the date and manner in which the person must collect the PGU payment in the corresponding month, according to the information provided by the Social Welfare Institute (IPS).
Basic Basket Contribution
In the month of March, the delivery of the payment corresponding to the Basic Basket Contribution will be made, which is an economic support destined to compensate the increase in food prices. The payment to be made corresponds to the month of February, and its value per cause is $14,170.
It should be noted that households that have, as of August 30, 2022, a member who is the cause of any of the following benefits: Single Family Subsidy (SUF), Family Allowance, Maternal Allowance, from the Securities and Opportunities Subsystem or belonging to the Chile Solidario Subsystemthey will receive payment no need to apply previous.
Guaranteed Minimum Income
He Guaranteed Minimum Income (IMG) It is a benefit that ensures a net monthly salary of $340,817 to dependent workers with a workday of more than 30 hours a week and who are among the most vulnerable 90% of the Social Registry of Households (RSH).
The application to the IMG is open throughout the month of March and can be done at any time of the year. Those who requested the benefit last February will receive the payment as of March 27, since it is granted during the last five business days of the month following the application.
Subsidy Protects
As of Saturday, March 11, the payments of the Protege Subsidy will begin, a benefit intended for mothers and fathers of children under 2 years of age and who do not have access to the right to a nursery by their employer, and also for those who have minor children. 5 years without the need to prove a nursery.
The subsidy consists of a payment of $200,000 per cause, during a period of three months.
Applications opened on March 1, and some workers can apply a second time if they meet certain requirements.
It is important to note that this subsidy seeks to support families who they need to care for their young children and do not have access to adequate child care services.
Women’s Work Bonus
The Bono al Trabajo de la Mujer is a benefit aimed at working women between the ages of 25 and 59 and who belong to the most vulnerable 40% of the Social Registry of Households.
To receive the bonus, it is necessary to apply at any time of the year through the Sence website, entering with a Unique Password.
The payment corresponding to March will be delivered on Friday 31, and the beneficiaries can choose between receiving it in their RUT Account, bank account or withdrawing it at Banco Estado or Banco Estado Express.
Youth Employment Subsidy
The Subsidy for Youth Employment is an aid aimed at workers between the ages of 18 and 24, who belong to the 40% most vulnerable of the population according to the Social Registry of Households (RSH), whether dependent or independent.
Applications can be made throughout the year via the Internet.
The payment corresponding to March is scheduled for Friday the 31st of this month and will be made according to the beneficiary’s choice at the time of applying, either through a deposit in a RUT Account or bank account, or in cash at Banco Estado branches.
Single Family Subsidy (SUF)
The Single Family Subsidy (SUF) is aimed at the most vulnerable population in the country and aims to help maintain and raise the dependents of the allowance.
With the increase in the minimum wage, the benefit has increased to $16,828 per family burden and $33,656 in the case of people with disabilities.
The SUF application is made in the municipality of domicile, presenting the necessary documents to prove the requirements.
