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Chile expands family cash subsidies

Overview

In July 2026, the Chilean government introduced the Automatic Family Subsidy, a monthly cash benefit automatically paid to low-income households with children without an application process. Eligibility is based on a lack of social security coverage and placement in the poorest 40% of the population, with higher payments for children with disabilities.

In August 2026, the Ministry of Development Social and Family announced an extraordinary increase to the heating subsidy for approximately 37,000 families in the Aysén region. To address rising fuel costs, a one-time payment of 25,000 pesos per home was added, raising the total benefit to 125,000 pesos. Minister María Jesús Wulf stated the measure responds to the “essential need for heating in the region.”

Additionally, a legislative project is advancing through Congress that proposes a one-time economic benefit of $30,000 per child to assist vulnerable households. This proposed benefit targets children aged 0 to 13 in households within the most vulnerable 80% of the Social Household Registry. The proposal also seeks to include foster families and pregnant women. If passed, the distribution is expected to be automatic for those meeting the requirements.

Entities

María Jesús Wulf · Chile · Chilean Congress · Chilean Government · Ministry of Development Social and Family

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Chile proposes one-time $30,000 per child benefit

    Chilean Congress is reviewing a proposal for a one-time $30,000 per child benefit aimed at supporting vulnerable families against the rising cost of living.

  2. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Chile boosts heating subsidy for families in Aysén region

    Chile's Ministry of Development Social and Family will raise the Aysén heating subsidy by 25%, adding 25,000 pesos per household for roughly 37,000 families, costing about 1 billion pesos, to be paid in August

  3. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Chile launches Automatic Family Subsidy for low‑income households

    Chile's Automatic Family Subsidy provides monthly cash to families in the poorest 40 %, giving 22,601 pesos per child (45,202 pesos if disabled) without requiring applications.

Sources

apocalipsisfm.cl · bachchoir.org.hk · diariojuridico.com · elsoldetampico.com.mx · g5noticias.cl · laopiniononline.cl · radioimagina.cl · radiopolar.com · radiosantamaria.cl

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