# Brazil 2026 Bolsa Família and Social Benefit Payments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-pispasep-payout-schedule > Updated: 2026-09-10T21:20:31.000Z. Sources: 123. Developments: 14. The September 2026 payment schedules for Brazil’s Bolsa Família and Pé-de-Meia programs have been confirmed. Bolsa Família disbursements, managed by Caixa Econômica Federal, are scheduled to run from September 17 through September 30, distributed according to the final digit of the beneficiary's Social Identification Number (NIS). Payments begin on the 17th for those with a NIS ending in 1. Funds can be accessed via the Caixa Tem app, debit cards, or biometric withdrawals at ATMs. The program maintains a R$ 600 floor per family, supplemented by modular additions for children under six, pregnant women, and dependents aged 7 to 17. To support families transitioning into employment, the ‘Protection Rule’ allows families with a per capita income up to R$ 706 to receive 50% of their usual benefit amount for up to 12 months. Recent procedural changes following Law No. 15.077/2024 now allow families receiving Bolsa Família to apply for the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) for the elderly or people with disabilities without immediately suspending their current transfers. This adjustment was developed through collaboration between the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, the INSS, the Attorney General's Office, and the Public Defender's Office. Looking toward 2026, eligibility thresholds are being adjusted alongside a minimum wage of R$ 1,621. Families in extreme poverty are defined by a monthly per capita income of up to R$ 218, while those in poverty fall between R$ 218.01 and R$ 654. For the Pé-de-Meia student incentive program, ‘Incentivo-Frequência’ installments of R$ 200 will be distributed between September 21 and September 28, organized by the student's month of birth. ## Claims - The average amount of the July 2026 Bolsa Família payment was R$ 679.19. (disputed by 8 sources) - Approximately 19.3 million families will benefit this month, with an average benefit value of R$ 678.35. (disputed by 8 sources) - Beneficiaries with NIS ending in 8 received the July 2026 payment on July 29, 2026. (disputed by 5 sources) - A unified payment on July 20, 2026 was made to residents of 175 municipalities in six states (Amazonas, Paraíba, Paraná, Rio Grande do Norte, Roraima, Sergipe) regardless of NIS final digit. (disputed by 5 sources) - Caixa Econômica Federal paid the July 2026 Bolsa Família installment on July 27 for NIS‑6 beneficiaries and on July 28 for NIS‑7 beneficiaries. (disputed by 4 sources) - The minimum Bolsa Família benefit per family is R$ 600. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The program adds R$ 50 per child under six months (six installments), R$ 50 for pregnant women and children aged 7‑18, and R$ 150 per child up to six years. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The rule of protection lets families that gain employment keep 50 % of the benefit for up to one year (or two years if they entered the rule before May 2025). (corroborated by 7 sources) - Since 2024 Bolsa Família beneficiaries no longer have a deduction for Seguro Defeso. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Caixa Econômica Federal is paying the August installment of Bolsa Família to beneficiaries with NIS ending in 3 on Thursday (20). (corroborated by 6 sources) - The eligibility rule for Bolsa Família is a monthly family income of up to R$ 218 per person. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Bolsa Família updates include BPC application rules and 2026 eligibility shifts Brazil has updated rules for Bolsa Família, allowing recipients to apply for BPC benefits without immediate suspension of income, while also adjusting 2026 eligibility thresholds. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-famlia-updates-include-bpc-application-rules-and-2026-eligibility-shifts ### 2026-09-08: Bolsa Família updates payment schedule and protection rules Brazil's Bolsa Família program has released its September payment schedule and updated its Protection Rule, allowing families with increased income to receive partial benefits for up to 12 months. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-famlia-updates-payment-schedule-and-protection-rules ### 2026-09-01: Brazil social programs release September 2026 payment schedules Brazil has released September 2026 payment schedules for Bolsa Família and Pé-de-Meia, alongside updates on budget proposals and registration reviews for social assistance programs. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-announces-september-payment-dates-for-bolsa-famlia-and-p-de-meia ### 2026-08-27: Bolsa Família August payments underway for 19.3 million families Caixa Econômica Federal is distributing August Bolsa Família payments to 19.3 million Brazilian families, with an average benefit of R$ 678.35 based on NIS digits. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caixa-econmica-federal-begins-august-bolsa-famlia-payments ### 2026-08-23: Bolsa Família: Caixa releases August payments for 19.3 million families Caixa Econômica Federal is distributing August Bolsa Família payments to 19.3 million Brazilian families, with an average benefit of R$ 678.35 based on NIS endings. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-famlia-releases-payments-for-nis-ending-in-5 ### 2026-08-21: Bolsa Família: Caixa pays beneficiaries with NIS ending in 4 Caixa Econômica Federal is paying the August Bolsa Família installment to beneficiaries with NIS ending in 4, with an average benefit of R$ 678.35 for 19.3 million families. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-famlia-august-payments-released-for-nis-ending-in-4 ### 2026-08-19: Bolsa Família begins August payments for 19.3 million Brazilian families Brazil has begun August payments for the Bolsa Família program, benefiting 19.3 million families with an average of R$ 678.35. The cycle includes the Auxílio Gás benefit and follows a NIS-based schedule. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-begins-august-2026-bolsa-famlia-payments ### 2026-08-17: Brazil begins final PIS/Pasep wage bonus and Bolsa Família payments Brazil has launched the final PIS/Pasep wage bonus batch for 4.1 million workers and begun August Bolsa Família payments. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-announces-august-2026-social-benefit-payment-schedules ### 2026-08-14: Bolsa Família August 2026 payment schedule announced Bolsa Família August 2026 payments begin on August 18, scheduled by NIS digit. Beneficiaries can withdraw funds via the Caixa Tem app or at Caixa Econômica Federal agencies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-famlia-august-2026-payment-schedule-announced ### 2026-08-07: Brazil releases August payment schedule for Bolsa Família program Brazil's MDS announced the August Bolsa Família payment calendar, moving payments to start 18 Aug and ending 31 Aug, with emergency municipalities receiving unified payments on the 18th. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-releases-august-payment-schedule-for-bolsa-famlia-program ### 2026-08-05: Bolsa Família final 2026 payments and August payout schedule released Brazil’s Bolsa Família will continue payments through the final five months of 2026, with eligibility rules, health‑education conditions and an August payout window of 18‑29 August. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-famlia-final-2026-payments-and-august-payout-schedule-released ### 2026-07-28: Brazil's Bolsa Família July 2026 payments begin for families Brazil’s Bolsa Família paid its July 2026 installment (average R$ 679.19, minimum R$ 600) on a staggered schedule; a unified payment reached 175 municipalities in six states on July 20, and various supplemental 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-pays-july-2026-bolsa-famlia-installments-to-millions ### 2026-07-26: Brazil launches July 2026 Bolsa Família payments to millions Brazil’s Bolsa Família July 2026 payments began July 27, covering 19.3 million families with an average benefit of R$ 679.19, extra supplements, and a protection rule for employed members. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-pis-2026-payment-calendar-and-unclaimed-funds-deadline ### 2026-07-05: Brazil rolls out July 2026 PIS/PASEP payouts and alerts workers to legacy fund balances Brazil's PIS/PASEP program will disburse July 2026 payments up to R$1,621 for eligible workers, while reminding those with 1971‑88 ties to check for unreclaimed legacy fund balances. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-rolls-out-july-2026-pispasep-payouts-and-alerts-workers-to-legacy-fund-balances --- Cite as: Brazil 2026 Bolsa Família and Social Benefit Payments. 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