The government is seeking urgent approval for the new Single Social Benefit (Prestação Social Única or PSU), which will consolidate existing supports like the Social Insertion Income (Rendimento Social de Inserção or RSI). Under the proposed rules, beneficiaries who refuse job offers, training, or social solidarity activities will be barred from receiving the benefit for two years.
Government pushes for rapid approval of social benefit reform
Monday, 1 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The single social benefit (Prestação Social Única or PSU) is a proposed government measure intended to consolidate various existing social support payments into one streamlined system. The government aims to simplify the application process and reduce administrative complexity for beneficiaries by replacing multiple fragmented subsidies with this unified payment.
The social insertion income (Rendimento Social de Inserção or RSI) is a non-contributory social benefit designed to support individuals and families living in extreme poverty. It provides a monthly financial allowance alongside a mandatory integration plan that encourages recipients to actively participate in training or employment programs to improve their economic situation.
