The family allowance may be paid doubled in September to children and young people who meet specific requirements, according to an announcement by the Government in an Instagram post. The measure applies only to a portion of beneficiaries of this monthly payment, not covering all households that receive the support.
According to the information provided, young people between 6 and 16 years old during the current calendar year are covered, provided they attend school and belong to the first income bracket. Having a child of school age is not sufficient to receive the additional payment, as all announced criteria must be met simultaneously.
The general rules of the family allowance continue to apply, including the requirement that the child or young person lives in Portugal or is considered equivalent to a resident. The family household's financial assets cannot exceed 240 times the value of the Social Support Index. Additionally, the child or young person cannot work, unless they are over 16 years old and work during school holidays under an employment contract.
Those who have questions about their assigned income bracket or school situation should verify that the data associated with the support is up to date before payment. The reinforcement is limited to young people who already meet the family allowance requirements and the additional conditions planned for September.
