Family Allowance Increase Lost Upon Daughter's 18th Birthday

A Brazilian woman lost a significant increase to her family allowance after her daughter turned 18, triggering a review by the Justice Department’s Office of the Attorney General. The decision, labeled ‘misaligned’ by the office, stemmed from the daughter’s previous eligibility for the allowance due to a disability. This highlights potential challenges in accessing social welfare benefits for families with dependent children in Brazil.

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