One of the social benefits most awaited by the neighboring country of Chile under the signature of the current president Gabriel Boric, is the Winter Bonus of 120 thousand pesos, a subsidy that seeks to be an economic relief for citizens in a situation of vulnerability as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis generated by the various situations facing the world.
After the approval of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of Chile of Winter Bonus 2022one of the questions that most arises is whether it is important to register in the Social Registry of Homes, one of the most important requirements for this subsidy. Here we answer you.
DO I HAVE TO REGISTER IN THE SOCIAL HOUSEHOLD REGISTRY TO RECEIVE THE CHILE WINTER BONUS?
According to data published in the Chilean media, they must apply to the Chilean Winter Bonus households that do not receive any social benefits from the country and belong to the most vulnerable 60% of the population, according to the Social Registry of Households (RSH).
That is why those who wish to apply for the Chile Winter Bonus must belong to the Social Registry of Homes and they must have under their guardianship an adult over 60 years of age, under 18 years of age, people with duly accredited disabilities, people with severe or moderate dependency declared or students with special educational needs. They will be able to register until August 1 of this year.
Query HERE with your RUT if you are a beneficiary of any of the contributions that are required to obtain the Chilean Winter Bonus. If that is the case, you will receive the automatic payment.
If you are not a beneficiary of any of the contributions, you can consult HERE your section of the Social Registry of Homes. If you are at 60% and in your home there are causes of the bonus, you must apply to receive the Chilean Winter Bonus.
At the moment, the Government does not enable a platform to apply for the Winter Bonus, but it is expected to do so this week through the ChileAtiende site.
WHAT IS THE CHILE WINTER BONUS
The Winter Bonus of 120 thousand pesos It is a benefit that is estimated to reach 7.5 million people in Chile in a situation of vulnerability after its approval in the Chamber of Deputies and its discussion in the Senate for its final promulgation.
This benefit is aimed at people who have been harmed by the rise in the cost of living or the inflation that plagues the country as a result of various social reasons linked to the COVID-19 pandemic or the crisis that the planet is experiencing due to the war.
WHEN WILL THE CHILE WINTER BONUS BE PAID
The Senate has already approved the Chilean Winter Bonus so the payment date, as has been announced by some authorities, is getting closer. According to the Government’s calculations, this subsidy would be deposited in mid-August.
HOW TO KNOW IF I AM A BENEFICIARY OF THE CHILE WINTER BONUS
According to some media outlets Chilethe Government has indicated that the Chilean Winter Bonus will be automatically deposited for two thirds of the beneficiaries, while the remaining group must apply for the benefit.
As indicated in official government channels Chileanto all people who already receive subsidies such as Permanent Family Contribution, Single Family Subsidy (SUF), Family Allowance, Chile Securities and Opportunities, Winter Bonus (older adults), Mental Disability Subsidy, Basic Solidarity Pension for Disability, Solidarity Pension Contribution for Disability and Women’s Work Bonus; The payment will arrive automatically.