Guide to the Doubled March Bonus in Chile: Payment Dates, Eligibility and More

2023-07-22 22:00:24

In the following article, we will inform you about the payment dates, amounts and other data of the subsidy that they deliver in Chile. Check if you are a beneficiary of the doubled March Bonus delivered by the government of Gabriel Boric in Chile. Find out everything you need to know here!

The Duplicated March Bonus or also known as Permanent Family Contribution is financial aid that the Government of Chile delivers to various households, who must first meet the requested requirements. Initially, the bonus was $60,000, however, thanks to a bill, the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced that it would change and now the beneficiaries receive $120,000 pesos. This change has been made since last April 2023, after the proposal was approved in Congress and according to the Government, it will favor 1.6 million households in the country. Stay informed of all the details to collect it, as well as the requirements and more.

When do you pay the doubled March Bonus?

The economic benefit with the extra amount that the Government promised has been delivered since the end of March and the best thing is that people should not apply to collect it, since it is automatic if you have already received the first payment.

According to the Minister of Labor, Jeannette Jara, 96% of those who receive the bonus will be able to collect it through their RUT Account and the remaining group can go to the place where they usually collect other bonuses.

Who receives the Double March Bonus?

This bonus will be delivered to those people who have received the Permanent Family Contribution, formerly the March Bonus, among other economic benefits provided by the Government of the country. Also, the following groups:

People who receive Family or Maternal Allowance for their family responsibilities, and who had those payments in force as of December 2022. They are entitled to an extraordinary contribution of $60,000 for each family responsibilities.People who receive Family Allowance, and who had this benefit in force as of December 2022. They are entitled to an extraordinary contribution of $60,000 for each person who causes the subsidy (that is, for each child or person for whom they receive the subsidy).Families belonging to the Subsystem Securities and Opportunities (Ethical Family Income) or Chile Solidario, which were beneficiaries of these systems as of December 31, 2022. They are entitled to an extraordinary contribution of $60,000 per family.

How to check if I am a beneficiary?

To find out if the duplicate March Bonus corresponds to you, you must enter the website of the Social Welfare Institute, entering your RUT and date of birth. Also, you can enter the page of Permanent Family Contribution so you can learn more about it and answer any questions you have on the subject.