He Winter Bonus It is a benefit provided by the Government of Chile for people over 65 who are in a situation of vulnerability. This subsidy, of 74,767 pesos, seeks to provide additional financial support during the winter season, when weather conditions may be more difficult for this group of the population.
To find out if you are a beneficiary of this bonus with your RUT, the Government has arranged a consultation process through two websites: www.bonoinviernochileapoya.cl and www.chileatiende.cl. As of August 5, people will be able to access this information and know their place and date of payment. It is important to bear in mind that the payment will be made in a single installment by the Social Welfare Institute (IPS), and not necessarily on the usual pension date.
It is essential to highlight that those people who receive more than one pension will not be entitled to the Winter Bonusunless the sum of these pensions is equal to or less than 201,677 pesos, which corresponds to the value of a minimum old-age pension for people over 75 years of age.
He Winter Bonus It is a tax charge contribution, which means that it will not constitute remuneration or income for any legal effect. Consequently, it will not be taxable or taxable, and will not be subject to discounts. In addition, the IPS will be in charge of resolving claims related to this benefit, in accordance with the established regulations.
It is important to mention that those who improperly receive the bonus must return the amounts received, readjusted according to the variation experienced by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). On the other hand, the term to claim for the non-granting of the Winter Bonus It will be one year, counted from the month in which it should have been received. Likewise, the term for the collection of the bond will be nine months, counted from the issuance of payment.
