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What is the Auxílio Brasil program, how does it work and how to participate?

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THE Brazil Aid is an official application that Caixa Econômica Federal developed.

The name of the platform is “CAIXA Brazil Aid”, the platform was developed in the last days of November 2021.

And in this article, we will talk about what exactly is Brazil Aid, how it works, as well as how you, as a citizen, can participate.

So, keep reading below to find out more information that is very important for those who want to participate.

What is Brazil Aid?

Auxílio Brasil is a combination of 9 basic benefits that supplement the income of economically vulnerable people.

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Furthermore, it is clear that the Government will pay the money to those most in need.

You can now install the platform Brazil Aid on iOS (iPhone) and Android cell phones.

This app is a new adaptation of what was previously Bolsa Família, and for this reason, information about people who were already registered continues to appear.

How to access the Auxílio Brasil application

To gain access, the platform's official information indicates these ways to enter:

  1. If you prefer to use your old CAIXA Tem app password, simply choose the option that says: “I want to log in with my CAIXA Tem app password.” CAIXA Tem App”.

After that, you just need to enter your password and CPF number.

  1. If you prefer to use the password from other official CAIXA applications, just click on the option that says: “I want to log in with my password from Brazil Aid App.

After that, you just need to enter your password and your CPF.

  1. If you don't have the password for any of the CAIXA apps, you just have to choose: “I want to log in with my password.” Brazil Aid App”.

Or where it says “Register” and continue entering what you need on your smartphone screen to register on the app.

How to participate

The registration form that the Government stated will be the same as before.

It will continue to be the same way as it was before for the Bolsa Família registration, that's right, through the Single Registry for Social Programs – CadÚnico.

The Single Registry gathers data on low-income family groups that exist in Brazil. 

It is through this that the Federal Government, states and municipalities identify Brazilians who can participate in the Program.

It is worth remembering that registration is done at a Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) or it can also be done at the service point. CadÚnico.

When registering, the person responsible will have to bring their original CPF or Voter Registration Card, as well as copies of the other family members.

Documents can be:

  • Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate;
  • CPF and/or Identity Card;
  • Voter Registration Card or Work Card
  • If the person is indigenous, Indigenous Birth Administrative Registry (RANI).

It is important to remember that after submitting the documents, the family member will still go through the CadÚnico interview to answer a social interview.