Who is entitled to the Gas Assistance Program?
Main Criteria
Os main criteria The guidelines for receiving the Gas Assistance program were developed to ensure that the benefit reaches the families that truly face the greatest economic vulnerability.
To begin with, it is necessary that the family group be registered in the Single Registry (CadÚnico) with monthly per capita income equal to or less than half the minimum wage.
This registry is used by the Federal Government as a basis for identifying, organizing, and monitoring low-income families throughout the country.
Without it, there is no possibility of selection, even if the family falls within the required income bracket.
Furthermore, although the Bolsa Família Program While it may not be a mandatory requirement, families already receiving the benefit They have priority in the selection process..
This means that when the system assesses who will be considered, Bolsa Família beneficiaries usually appear in the top positions, since they are part of the group considered to be most vulnerable.
Similarly, families that have people with disabilities or elderly people who receive the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) They can also be included, provided they meet the general conditions established by the program.
Important informations
- Sorting criteria: CadÚnico updated within 24 monthsLower per capita income, a larger number of members in the family group, and the presence of beneficiaries of other income transfer programs.
- In some cases, municipal managers may apply additional prioritization rules, following national standards.
- How the value is calculated: The base value of the benefit is linked to the average national price of a 13 kg gas cylinder as determined by the ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) in previous months; with the Provisional Measure that came into effect, the benefit now covers the full value of the cylinder every two months (that is, the credit covers 100% of the reference price of the cylinder during the period).
- Frequency and validity: Payment is made every two months (bimonthly), and each installment is valid for 120 days from the date it is made available. If the money is not withdrawn within this period, the family may lose the amount.