As novas regras do BPC: uma análise dos critérios de idade e renda per capta em face do estatuto da pessoa idosa

Abstract

Population aging is a fact that occurs worldwide, that is, the global population is aging. Such a situation causes great disruptions, since many elderly people are unable to provide for their basic needs. In this scenario, we have the Statute for the Elderly, which establishes the rights inherent to the elderly, and we have BPC, a constitutionally provided benefit that is also granted to the elderly when they meet the criteria established in the LOAS. Therefore, w e question the criteria established by the new legislation regarding age and income per capita for the concession ofBPC, ifthey are in consonance w ith the Statute for the Elderly. The general objective is to examine the precepts established by the LOAS concerning the criteria ofage and per capita income. The specific objectives are: (i) to analyze the historical context of Social Assistance in Brazil; (ii) to understand vulnerability in the face of human aging; and (iii) to discuss the parameters of age and income per capita as criteria for granting BPC to the elderly. The deductive method is used in order to establish an answer to the question asked. There is a discrepancy between the criteria for granting BPC and the Statute for the Elderly.