Who is Eligible (Main Requirements)
Families fall into the main categories below:
- Families registered in the Single Registry (CadÚnico) with a monthly income per person equal to or less than half the minimum wage, or according to specific criteria established in current regulations.
- People who receive the BPC (Continuous Benefit Payment) — senior citizens aged 65 or older and people with disabilities in situations of social vulnerability — are guaranteed inclusion in the cross-referencing of databases for the Social Tariff.
- Families with a member who depends on electrical equipment. (ventilators, medication pumps, etc.) may have specific rules; they require medical proof and different per capita income requirements.
- Indigenous and Quilombola communities They have special provisions in laws and regulations.
Note: Criteria and ranges may be subject to administrative or regulatory adjustments; always consult the Single Registry (CadÚnico) and your local distributor.
How does it work Payment
Since the recent update to the regulatory policy, there has been standardization: 100% discount on the tariff applied to consumption of up to 80 kWh/month for beneficiaries of the Social Tariff.
Consumption exceeding 80 kWh is billed normally, and billing elements such as local taxes or contributions (ICMS, public lighting) may continue to be charged.
Before the change, there were tiered tiers (for example: 65% for the first kWh, 40% for intermediate tiers, etc.), but the current rule prioritizes free charging up to a limit of 80 kWh.
For consumers who rely on continuous medical devices or specific communities, additional rules may apply.