Request the Child Bonus In Chile it can be a valuable option for women over 65 years of age who wish to increase the amount of their pension. This benefit consists of a monetary contribution granted for each child born alive or adopted, representing 10% of 18 minimum monthly incomes, calculated according to the date of birth of the child.
To request the Child Bonus in April, you must verify if the requirements necessary. This can be easily done by entering the RUN and date of birth in the consultation section available in ChileAtiende. If the criteria are met, you can proceed to send the request using the ClaveÚnica and following the instructions provided by the system.
In addition to the online option, you can also request the Child Bonus using other service channels, such as the Virtual Branch by video call or by going in person to a ChileAtiende branch or office of the Pension Fund Administrator (AFP).
The requirements to access the Child Bonus are clear. The applicant must be over 65 years of age and meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria: be affiliated with an AFP and have obtained the pension after July 1, 2009; be the holder of a Universal Guaranteed Pension; or not be affiliated with a pension scheme and receive a Survivor Pension after July 1, 2009.
Furthermore, it is requirement have 20 continuous or discontinuous years of residence in Chile, counted from the time they turned 20 years of age. The last four years prior to sending the application must be continuous, which ensures a stable link with the country.
