Caixa releases PIS/Pasep allowance for workers born in March

Private workers born in March will receive, this Tuesday (15), the salary bonus for the base year 2020.

The release began on the previous Tuesday (8) and will continue until March 31, based on the beneficiary’s month of birth.

The salary bonus of up to one minimum wage is paid to workers enrolled in the Social Integration Program (PIS) or in the Public Servant Asset Formation Program (Pasep) for at least five years.

Receives the amount at this time who worked formally for at least 30 days in 2020, with an average monthly remuneration of up to two minimum wages.

For civil servants, military personnel and state employees enrolled in Pasep, payment also begins today and runs until March 4, by Banco do Brasil.

The amounts paid to each worker vary according to the number of days worked during the 2020 base year.

About 22 million workers should receive the benefit, with a total value of more than R$ 20 billion. The resources are from the Worker Support Fund (FAT).

Caixa informed that the credit will be automatically deposited for those who have a bank account. The other beneficiaries will receive the amounts through Digital Social Savings, which can be moved through the Caixa Tem app.

If it is not possible to open the digital account, the withdrawal can be made with the Citizen Card and password at self-service terminals, lottery units, Caixa Aqui or branches, always according to the payment schedule.

For beneficiaries residing in municipalities in Bahia and Minas Gerais, in an emergency situation due to heavy rains, the payment was released on the 8th, regardless of the month of birth.