Receber a majoração do abono para famílias numerosas

Families with two or more children up to 3 years of age who receive the family allowance are entitled to an increase in the monthly amount. The amount of the increase depends on the number of children.

This increase applies only to households who fall within the fourth income bracket or lower.

Who can receber a majoração do abono para famílias numerosas?

Families with two or more children are entitled to the increased allowance if the children:

  • are aged 3 or under, and there is at least one other child in the same household who is entitled to the family allowance for children and young people; and
  • live in a household whose reference income is equal to or lower than the amount established for the fourth income bracket.

What are the documents and requirements to receber a majoração do abono para famílias numerosas?

Social Security may ask for the following documents:

  • proof of income
  • proof of household composition
  • proof of address.

You must also notify Social Security within 10 days if either of the following situations change, as this may affect your entitlement to the increase:

  • if one or more children cease to be part of the household
  • if there are changes to the household’s income bracket.

How receber a majoração do abono para famílias numerosas?

The increase is paid automatically by Social Security, together with the family allowance.

You can receive the amount by:

  • bank transfer
  • postal order; o
  • Minimum Banking Services (SMB).

Can the increased allowance for large families be combined with other increases and allowances?

The increased allowance for large families can be combined with:

For how long does the increased allowance for large families last?

The family receives the increased allowance for as long as the child entitled to the family allowance is aged 3 or under and the household falls within the first to fourth income brackets.

How much is the increase?

Families with two or more children aged 3 or under and who fall within the fourth income bracket or lower are entitled to the increased family allowance.

The amount of the increase varies according to the following table:

Increase in the family allowance for households with children aged 3 years or under
Household income bracket With 2 children With more than 2 children
1sr bracket EUR 62.24 EUR 102.51
2nd bracket EUR 55.25 EUR 88.47
3rd bracket EUR 52.09 EUR 82.19
Eth bracket EUR 37.64 EUR 53.38

 

What is the price to receber a majoração do abono para famílias numerosas?

It is free of charge.