The Government has officially enabled the digital platform for accessing the Subsidio al Gas Licuado, an extraordinary $27,000 benefit. Part of the Plan Chile Sale Adelante, the initiative is designed to provide financial relief to families facing lower winter temperatures.
However, unlike other state bonuses, this benefit is not distributed automatically. It requires a mandatory digital activation process, and failure to complete this step within the legal timeframe will result in the total loss of the funds.
Eligibility Requirements
The benefit is reserved exclusively for households that meet specific criteria based on official records current as of April 16, 2026. To qualify, recipients must fulfill the following conditions:
- Be registered in the Registro Social de Hogares (RSH).
- Belong to the 80% most vulnerable bracket.
- Be at least 18 years old and listed as the head of household on the family record.
any updates or new entries made to the Registro Social de Hogares after April 16 will not be considered for this winter contribution. Only one activation is permitted per family group.
Mandatory Activation Process
To ensure the funds reach a digital wallet or become available for collection, the head of household must complete the activation process via www.cupondegas.gob.cl before the June 30, 2026, deadline.
The process requires users to authenticate their identity by logging in with their RUT and ClaveÚnica. Once the system verifies eligibility, the user must click “Solicitar activación.” To receive the benefit digitally, an active BancoEstado CuentaRUT is required.
Delivery and Usage Timeline
Activation does not result in immediate availability. The state applies three specific cutoff dates for loading the coupons. The date of activation determines when the funds can be used:
- Activations between May 18 and May 29: Available for use starting June 17, 2026.
- Activations between May 30 and June 12: Available for use starting July 2, 2026.
- Activations between June 13 and June 30: Available for use starting July 21, 2026.
Flexible Electronic Payment
Once loaded, the digital coupon can be presented via the BancoEstado app or the RutPay app to distributors from partner companies, including Gasco, Abastible, and Lipigas. For seniors or those without internet access, physical vouchers can be printed at any CajaVecina location.
In a departure from previous pilot programs, this subsidy functions as free electronic money. If a purchase costs less than the $27,000 total, the remaining balance is not lost; instead, it remains stored in the application as a “consumable coupon” for future gas purchases.
Final Deadlines
All coupons, regardless of when they were activated, have an absolute expiration date of September 30, 2026. After this date, any remaining balances will expire automatically and return to the national treasury.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I do not spend the full $27,000 at once?
The remaining balance is not lost. It stays in your application as a “consumable coupon” to be used for your next gas purchase.
Can I use the benefit if I am not the head of household?
No. The benefit is intended for those who are over 18 and appear as the head of household on the family record.
What is the deadline to activate the subsidy?
The mandatory digital activation must be completed before June 30, 2026.
How will the requirement for manual activation impact the most vulnerable households in your community?
