The return of the Electronic Family Pocket was one of the big news in July, after having been suspended last April. This benefit, intended for the purchase of food, has returned to support the neediest households in the winter months. Payment for the month of July began on Friday 19, and new payments have been scheduled for the months of August and September, thus marking the reactivation of this winter bonus for beneficiaries.
However, this year the scope of the Electronic Family Pocket has changed due to new requirements established by the Government. Unlike in previous years, beneficiaries must meet specific criteria to receive the bonus, which is paid automatically if these conditions are met. No additional procedures are required to receive the payment, as long as you have an active RUT Account.
The deposit corresponding to the month of August will be made on Thursday, August 1st. The beneficiaries of the Electronic Family Pocket They will receive an amount of $13,500 in their RUT Account, although this figure may increase depending on the number of dependents each beneficiary has. This bonus is crucial for many families who depend on this additional income to cover basic needs.
In addition to the use in the purchase of food, as of August 15, the Electronic Family Pocket The voucher can be used to pay electricity bills at any store that accepts the Banco Estado debit card. This expansion of the use of the voucher is in response to the increase in costs due to the freezing of rates during the Social Outbreak and the Pandemic, which has left many families with accumulated debts for basic services.
To access this benefit, certain conditions must be met. requirements established by the Government. Among them, beneficiaries must be registered in the Family and Maternal Allowance, specifically belonging to Section 1 of this allowance. It is also necessary to be a beneficiary of the Single Family Subsidy (SUF) and be part of the 40% of lowest income according to the Social Registry of Households. Finally, the dependents or dependents of the users of the Seguridades y Oportunidades subsystem, as well as families belonging to the Chile Solidario subsystem, are also eligible to receive this bonus.
