income supplement
[ˈɪn.kəm ˈsʌp.lə.mənt]
nounpl: income supplements
suplemento de renda
1. Additional money provided by a government or organization to increase a person's income, typically to help those with low earnings or to support specific groups
The government offers an income supplement to low-wage workers to help them meet basic living expenses.
O governo oferece um suplemento de renda aos trabalhadores de baixa renda para ajudá-los a cobrir despesas básicas de vida.
2. A financial benefit or allowance designed to top up earnings to a minimum threshold
Elderly citizens may qualify for an income supplement if their pension falls below the poverty line.
Cidadãos idosos podem se qualificar para um suplemento de renda se sua aposentadoria ficar abaixo da linha de pobreza.
In Brazil, income supplements are particularly relevant in discussions about social programs like Bolsa Família and auxílio emergencial. In the USA and Canada, similar programs include the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Canada Workers Benefit. The concept represents government intervention to support lower-income populations and reduce economic inequality.
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