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RSI beneficiaries fall below 150,000

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Briefings

Beneficiaries of the RSI fell below 150,000 in September, reaching the lowest level since 2005. This decline occurred just two months before the new PSU (Prestação Social Única) entered into force, which aims to add 13 social supports. Experts warn about implementation concerns due to unclear technical guidance and system integration issues. The RSI covered 149,998 people in September, down 16,452 from the same month last year, distributed across 72,624 families. While unemployment and poverty risk reductions are not the sole cause, stricter eligibility criteria may also contribute to the decrease.

Key points

• The RSI beneficiary count dropped below 150,000 in September, marking the lowest level since 2005.
• Experts warn that stricter eligibility criteria may contribute to the reduction in beneficiaries.

Context

The RSI decline occurred just two months before the new PSU entered into force, which aims to add 13 social supports. Experts warn about implementation concerns due to unclear technical guidance and system integration issues.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to September data; no additional background on PSU implementation details or expert opinions beyond those cited is supplied.

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