Access to state benefits is of vital importance for families in extreme poverty in Chile. Among the different programs and bonuses available, the Family Base Bonus, which offers a monthly contribution of more than $58 thousand pesos without the need to apply. However, there are two fundamental requirements to be able to access this benefit.
The first requirement is to be actively participating in the Psychosocial Accompaniment (APS) or in the Social and Labor Accompaniment (ASL) of the Families, Abriendo Caminos, Calle or Vínculos programs of the Chile Seguridades y Oportunidades subsystem. These programs aim to provide comprehensive support to the most vulnerable families, both emotionally and socially.
The second requirement is to have a monthly per capita income per family that is less than $45,572, which is the value of the extreme poverty line established according to CASEN 2009 and Decree No. 30 of the Ministry of Social Development. It is important to note that this amount is verified monthly on the 15th to determine who meets the requirements and can receive the bonus.
The exact amount of Family Base Bonus It varies monthly depending on the economic situation of the family or person participating in Chile Seguridades y Oportunidades. This benefit covers 85% of the difference between monthly income per capita and the value of the extreme poverty line. During the first quarter of 2022, the average amount paid to each beneficiary family was $58,594.
To find out if you are a beneficiary of the Family Base Bonus, you can make a query on the ChileAtiende platform using your RUT. On this website you can find information on the date and method of payment of all the benefits of the Social Welfare Institute (IPS). The collection of the bonus can be made through an electronic deposit in a bank account or CuentaRUT, as well as in person at the Los Héroes Compensation Fund or at BancoEstado branches.
