During the month of August, the delivery of the Extraordinary Contribution of the Winter Bonus to a new group of beneficiaries. This measure was announced by President Gabriel Boric during the Public Account of June 1 in Congress, in response to the country’s economic situation.
On this occasion, the Winter Bonus Extraordinary will be delivered to all those people to whom the Social Welfare Institute (IPS) did not make the corresponding payment during the month of June. The bill processing process was agile in Congress, however, there was a segment of the population that did not receive the additional fee at that time.
Besides of Winter Bonus, during the month of August the payment of the state contribution will also continue. In this case, the benefit will be allocated to pensioners who reside in rural areas and who have a bank account abroad. Checking if you are a beneficiary of this additional contribution is very simple.
You only need to access the corresponding link and enter the RUT and date of birth. Then, the “Consult” button must be pressed and the system will immediately provide the information on whether it is appropriate to receive the $60,000. It is important to highlight that this additional contribution of the Winter Bonus seeks to provide economic relief to older adults who are in a situation of greater vulnerability, especially during the coldest months of the year.
The Government seeks to provide support to those who need it most in the coldest time of the year, and the Extraordinary Contribution of the Winter Bonus is one of these measures. Through this benefit, it seeks to guarantee a better quality of life for older adults and ensure that they can face the expenses of the winter season in a more dignified manner.