With the arrival of winter in Chile, also comes the expectation for the delivery of the Winter Bonus 2024, an important state aid that seeks to alleviate the effects of low temperatures on the country’s most vulnerable population. This bonus, which has an amount of $77,982 as of this year, is delivered automatically to a specific group of Chileans and is expected to be available in early May, just after Labor Day, as announced by the Institute of Social Security (IPS).
To receive the Winter 2024 Bonus, it is necessary to comply with certain requirements established by the Chilean government. First of all, it is essential to be 65 years old or older and be a pensioner from the IPS, Labor Security Institute, Dipreca, Capredena or Employers’ Mutual Funds, as long as the amount of the pension is equal to or less than the minimum old-age pension for seniors. 75 years old.
In addition to these requirementsthose who are pensioners of the Old Age Pension System and receive minimum amounts with a state guarantee will also be eligible for the Winter Bonus, as will those who receive an Old Age Solidarity Pension Contribution (APSV) with an amount less than or equal to the minimum pension of old age.
Another condition to receive the Winter Bonus 2024 is to be in the situation mentioned above and receive the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU), without the right to another contribution, or to be a pensioner from some pension scheme and receive a PGU, as long as the total amount is less than or equal to the value of the pension. minimum old age.
To check the delivery date of the Winter Bonus Along with the pension payment, beneficiaries can access the Chile Atiende website, where they can obtain all the necessary information using their RUT. With these clear and simple requirements, the government seeks to guarantee that the bonus reaches those who need it most during the winter season in Chile.
