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The Duplicated March Bonus or also known as Permanent Family Allowance is an economic aid that the Government of Chile provides to several households, who must previously meet the requested requirements. Initially, the bonus was $60,000, however, thanks to a bill, the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced that this would change and now beneficiaries receive $120,000 pesos. This change has been implemented since April 2023, after the proposal was approved in Congress and according to the Government, it will benefit 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 they pay the Duplicated March Bonus?
The economic benefit with the extra amount promised by the Government is delivered from the end of March and the best part is that people do not have to apply to collect it, as it is done automatically 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 Duplicated March Bonus?
This bonus will be given to those who have received the Permanent Family Allowance, formerly 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 dependents, and who had those payments valid until December 2022. They are entitled to an extraordinary contribution of $60,000 for each dependent.
- People who receive Family Subsidy, and who had that benefit valid until December 2022. They are entitled to an extraordinary contribution of $60,000 per subsidy beneficiary (that is, for each child or person for whom they receive the subsidy).
- Families belonging to the Subsystem of Securities and Opportunities (Family Ethical Income) or Solidarity Chile, who were beneficiaries of those 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 you are eligible for the Duplicated March Bonus, you must access the website of the Social Security Institute, entering your RUT and date of birth. Also, you can access the Permanent Family Allowance page so you can learn more about it and resolve any doubts you may have on the subject.