In Chile, the Government of that country provides a variety of bonuses that are intended for different citizens according to their age, position, if they receive other benefits and more. The reason for these monetary supports is for citizens to have an additional income, which is very necessary for Chileans.
One of these bonuses is the 2023 Winter Bonus, which by request of the President of the Republic, Gabriel Boric, has been doubled. To find out more, Depor has prepared this note with information about amounts, how to check with RUT, and requirements to be a beneficiary.
When will the 2023 Winter Bonus be paid?
Beneficiaries will receive the amount along with their usual pension. Keep in mind that 70% of the total was paid in June and the remaining amount will be paid in July. On the Chile Atiende website, you can also learn more about the topic.
What is the amount of the 2023 Winter Bonus?
Thanks to the subsidy being doubled at the request of Gabriel Boric, those who receive the bonus in July will receive 74,767 pesos. This bonus will benefit thousands of Chileans who need extra support to cope with the country's situation.
Who are the beneficiaries of the 2023 Winter Bonus?
- Pensioners of the Institute of Social Welfare, the Labor Security Institute, the Pension Boards, and the Employers' Mutuals of Law No. 16,744, whose pensions are equal to or less than the value of the minimum old-age pension specified in Article 26 of Law No. 15,386, for pensioners aged 75 or older on the date of benefit payment.
- Pensioners of the system established by Decree Law No. 3,500 of 1980, who are receiving minimum pensions with state guarantee, in accordance with Title VII of said legal body.
- Pensioners of the system established by the aforementioned Decree Law who are receiving a solidarity old-age pension contribution, whose pensions are equal to or less than the value of the minimum old-age pension specified in Article 26 of Law No. 15,386, for pensioners aged 75 or older on the date of benefit payment.
- Universal guaranteed pension beneficiaries, provided they are not entitled to another pension under any pension system.
- Pensioners of a pension system who, in addition, are receiving a universal guaranteed pension and whose pensions are equal to or less than the value of the minimum old-age pension specified in Article 26 of Law No. 15,386, for pensioners aged 75 or older on the date of benefit payment (Information from the Government of Chile).
2023 Winter Bonus: how to check with RUT?
You must go to https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/, enter your RUT data, and check if you are one of the beneficiaries.