A wide range of economic support programs for women in Chile remains available in 2026. Working women, mothers, pensioners, and seniors can access benefits designed to supplement income and improve quality of life, based on age, employment status, and socioeconomic level.
Details on the primary benefits available this year and general eligibility requirements are outlined below.
Son Benefit
The Son Benefit is intended for women age 65 or older who are pensioners and mothers—whether of biological or adopted children. This benefit is not paid directly, but is incorporated into the monthly pension amount.
The benefit accrues from the child’s birth and is equivalent to 10% of 18 times the current minimum monthly wage at the time of birth. For children born before July 1, 2009, the fixed amount is $165,000.
Applications can be made through ChileAtiende, either in person or online, or directly through the corresponding Pension Fund Administrator (AFP).
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Women’s Work Bonus
The Women’s Work Bonus is a state incentive for working women between the ages of 25 and 64 who are among the 40% most vulnerable in the country, according to the Social Registry of Households.
This benefit offers two payment options: monthly or annually, depending on the modality chosen by the beneficiary at the time of application.
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Maternity Allowance
The Maternity Allowance is a benefit similar to the Family Allowance, but focused on pregnant workers or workers whose spouses are listed as dependents and are pregnant.
According to the Social Security Superintendency, payment is activated once five months or more of pregnancy have been confirmed and continues throughout the entire gestational period.
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Family Allowance
The Family Allowance is a monthly contribution for dependent, independent, retired, and pensioned workers, as well as beneficiaries of various state subsidies, for each recognized dependent.
The amount varies depending on the beneficiary’s income. For dependent workers, payment is made by the employer and included in the monthly remuneration. For those who issue honorarium invoices, the benefit is received through the tax return of the following year.
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Maternity Subsidy
The Maternity Subsidy is aimed at pregnant women who access this benefit in place of the Family Subsidy. Payment begins from the fifth month of pregnancy and is delivered retroactively.
The monthly amount is $21,243 per dependent and can increase to $42,486 if the dependent has a disability. Applications must be made directly at the municipality corresponding to the applicant’s address.
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Single Family Subsidy and Automatic Family Subsidy
The Single Family Subsidy (SUF) benefits individuals belonging to the 60% most vulnerable in the country, according to the Social Registry of Households. This contribution provides $22,007 per dependent per month, a figure that rises to $44,014 in the event of a disability.
The Automatic Family Subsidy is intended for families in the 40% most vulnerable and does not require an application, as it is assigned automatically to those who meet the requirements.
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Benefit for Years Contributed
Starting this year, people retired by classic age or disability who are 65 years or older can access an additional monthly contribution in UF, provided they meet a minimum contribution requirement.
For women, the initial requirement is 120 months of contributions, a figure that will gradually increase to 180 months in 2036. For men, a minimum of 240 months is required.
The amount corresponds to 0.1 UF for each 12 months contributed, with a cap of 2.5 UF per month. The benefit is paid even to those who do not have funds in their pension account.
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Protection Bonus
The Protection Bonus is paid monthly for 24 months to individuals and families participating in programs of the Chile Securities and Opportunities system, such as Families, Street, Opening Paths, or Links.
The amount varies according to the benefit bracket:
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Months 1 to 6: $23,694
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Months 7 to 12: $18,033
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Months 13 to 18: $12,398
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Months 19 to 24: $22,007
To access, simply accept the invitation to participate in one of the mentioned programs.
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Compensation for Difference in Life Expectancy
This benefit corresponds to an additional pension calculated in UF and seeks to reduce the pension gap faced by women when they retire.
It is intended for women age 65 or older who have contributed and receive or have received an old-age or disability pension in an AFP or insurance company, in accordance with Decree No. 3,500.
at least one contribution to Social Security destined for the Autonomous Fund for Pension Protection is required before the age of 50, a requirement that does not apply to pensioners or affiliates prior to August 1, 2025.
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