Following the severe weather system that impacted multiple regions from Atacama to Los Ríos starting in the second half of July, the government activated the Bono de Recuperación to assist families dealing with flooded, destroyed, or lost homes.
How the Bono de Recuperación is Assigned and Paid
The economic assistance is distributed automatically in a single payment, meaning families do not need to fill out an online application. Eligibility and payment amounts rely entirely on the Ficha Básica de Emergencia (FIBE), an in-person survey conducted by municipal workers alongside the Ministry of Social Development and SENAPRED. This assessment records material losses and property damage directly in the impacted zones. For foreign citizens, the head of household must hold a valid Chilean RUT to receive the funds. Deposits go directly into the recipient’s CuentaRUT, or individuals can collect the payment in person at BancoEstado branches.
Did You Know? The Ficha Básica de Emergencia (FIBE) is administered directly on-site by municipal workers in coordination with the Ministry of Social Development and SENAPRED to document household losses.
Bono de Recuperación Tiers and Financial Support
The government structured the payout into four distinct tiers based on the severity of damage recorded in each household’s FIBE survey. Families in Tramo 1 with low affectation receive $375.000, while those in Tramo 2 facing medium affectation get $750.000. Households experiencing medium-high damage under Tramo 3 receive $1.125.000, and those with severe damage or total destruction in Tramo 4 receive the maximum amount of $1.500.000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for the Bono de Recuperación online?
No application is necessary. The benefit is assigned automatically based on the Ficha Básica de Emergencia (FIBE) survey.
What is the maximum amount a household can receive?
The maximum payout reaches up to $1.500.000 for households placed in Tramo 4 due to high affectation or total destruction.
How do beneficiaries receive their money?
Funds are deposited directly into the head of household’s CuentaRUT or paid in person at BancoEstado branches.
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