The objective of Sisben in Colombia is to guarantee the equitable distribution of government subsidies and also has the purpose of achieving the goals, a registration procedure has been established that seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of the data stored in the database, with the purpose of preventing errors and frauds. Therefore, in this note you will find detailed information about the registration process in the system, how eligibility for the social programs and how the specific group to which each individual belongs is determined.
Recently, the Government has provided valuable economic support through different initiatives such as Solidarity Income, Families in Action and VAT Refund, using information from Sisbén. This strategy has achieved an adequate allocation of funds destined for social investment, which has led to an equitable and fair distribution of resources among the population.
According to a recent report from the National Planning Department, there has been a 24% increase in the number of people registered in the Sisbén database. The Sisbén IV system categorizes citizens into four population groups (A, B, C and D) based on their income and lifestyle. It is important to highlight that it is now more accessible to access the system in order to improve the services provided to the population.
How to register for ‘Sisbén IV’?
If you have not yet been registered in the Sisbén system and need to request some type of subsidy, it is extremely important that you use the link provided by the District Planning Secretariat: https://sisbensol.sdp.gov.co/. You also have the option of going to the Sisbén office located in the mayor’s office of the corresponding municipality.
It is important to highlight that it is possible to verify the location of all Sisbén offices through the following link: https://www.sisben.gov.co/Paginas/oficinas-regionales.aspx.
How are Sisbén groups classified?
The implementation of Sisbén IV has allowed Colombian citizens to access their information electronically through the official website. In addition, a Citizen Portal has been created to simplify online procedures for the population. If you want to verify your classification in Sisbén, you simply have to access the link provided: HERE.
Group A includes people with low income or in extreme poverty. Group B is made up of poor households that have a higher income generating capacity than Group A. Group C includes people in vulnerable situations or at risk of falling into poverty. Group D is made up of people who are not in a situation of poverty or vulnerability.
How can you know what your Sisbén Score is?
If you have doubts about your Sisbén Score and need to know it to be able to access most of the financial subsidies, you can visit the website https://www.sisben.gov.co/Paginas/landing.aspx. On that site, you must select the “Sisbén Score Consultation” option, which is located at the top of the page.
After you have followed the steps mentioned above, you will need to provide your ID number and click on the “I am not a robot” option before selecting “Inquire”. If you need to obtain information about your family unit, you can look for the “Check your Sisbén group” option on the website and select it. Then, you must enter the identification number of the member of your family you want to consult and click on “Consult”.