Gas Aid - How to register and receive
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The free electricity bill for the elderly is a government program that aims to help elderly people who are in a socially vulnerable situation.
The program is offered by Cemig Atende in partnership with the federal and state government, and is aimed at people over 60 years of age who are registered in the Single Registry.
To enroll in the program, the elderly person must be registered in the Single Registry and meet the requirements established by the government.
Furthermore, it is important that the person is up to date with their electricity bills and that their residence is up to date.
The program is a way of ensuring that elderly people have access to a basic right, which is access to electricity. Furthermore, the initiative helps to reduce the social vulnerability of these people, ensuring that they can have a more dignified and comfortable life.
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To qualify for the free electricity bill for seniors, you must meet certain requirements. These requirements include being registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs and meeting the age and income criteria established by the program.
The Single Registry for Social Programs is a registry maintained by the federal government that contains information on low-income families. To register, you must have a monthly income of up to half a minimum wage per person in the family or a total income of up to three minimum wages.
In addition, it is necessary to present personal documents, such as ID, CPF and proof of residence.
Seniors who are already registered with the Single Registry do not need to register again to receive a free electricity bill. However, those who are not yet enrolled must do so to qualify for the benefit.
To receive the free electricity bill, seniors must be 65 years old or over and have a monthly income of up to half the minimum wage per person in the family. Furthermore, the electricity bill must be in the name of the elderly person or a family member.
It is important to highlight that the benefit is limited to a single consumer unit per family and that the electricity tariff must be less than 220 kWh/month. If the family exceeds this limit, they will be charged the normal rate for the excess kilowatts.
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For more information about eligibility and requirements for the free electricity bill benefit for seniors, visit the federal government website at gov.br.
Seniors who want to apply for a free electricity bill must follow a few steps. In this section, the main procedures for enrolling in the program will be presented.
Registration for the free electricity bill program for seniors is done through Cemig Atende. This is a service from Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (Cemig) that offers specialized care for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and the elderly. To register, the elderly must contact Cemig Atende via telephone 116 and request registration in the program.
To register for the program, the elderly person must present certain documents. Are they:
After registering, the elderly person must wait for the result of the analysis of their registration. Monitoring can be done via the Cemig Atende website or by calling 116. If the registration is approved, the elderly person will receive a free electricity bill. Otherwise, he will be informed of the reason for the refusal and may file an appeal.
It is important to remember that the free electricity bill is a benefit granted by the federal government and is subject to changes and updates. Therefore, it is essential that elderly people keep their data updated with Cemig Atende and pay attention to information released by the government.
