Greater Colombiaa social program promoted by the Colombian Government, It stands out as one of the main supports for the elderly in the country. As a result, many people eagerly await the distribution date of this financial assistance. In this article, exhaustive information will be provided on the period in which this benefit will be delivered through the Department of Social Prosperity.
The primary objective of the Social Protection for the Elderly program, known as “Colombia Mayor”, is to improve the safety and well-being of the elderly in Colombia. This is achieved by providing a financial subsidy aimed at those who are in situations of vulnerability, lack a pension or face conditions of extreme poverty.
The Colombia Mayor Program provides financial support of one hundred sixty thousand pesos ($160,000) to all beneficiaries nationwide. According to the data provided by the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS), the last installment of payments for the program took place on January 10, 2023. However, a new date has been announced for the distribution of payments corresponding to the months of January and February of this year.
What are the requirements to access the Adulto Mayor 2023 bonus?
The necessary requirements to be eligible and receive the benefits of the program are the following:
- Colombian nationality.
- Have resided in the country for the last ten years.
- Be at least three years younger than the age required to receive an old-age pension (currently 54 years for women and 59 years for men).
- Not having enough income or income to cover the basic expenses necessary to live.
Where can it be collected and how much is the payment of the Elderly?
The elderly who are beneficiaries of the program in Colombia have the possibility of receiving a subsidy of one hundred and sixty thousand pesos ($160,000) through the banking entities designated by Social Prosperity and the municipal or district mayors’ offices. In addition, in the city of Bogotá, beneficiaries also have the option of accessing an additional amount financed by both the district and the aforementioned subsidy.
Since when is Colombia Mayor 2023 paid?
To obtain precise information on the payment dates of the Colombia Mayor program subsidy, it is necessary to consult the appropriate online platforms. According to the data provided by these sources, the payments corresponding to January and February 2023 will take place in the main cities between March 16 and 31. In the other municipalities of the country, payments will begin on March 17.
The National Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue providing subsidies during this year to support those who need it most. In line with this, Prosperidad Social has announced that the payments corresponding to January and February 2023 will begin next week, through the company SuperGIROS.
According to the information provided, the delay in the distribution of the subsidies originated due to the contracting procedures and the procedures necessary to make the payments. Carlos Chinchilla, deputy director of Social Prosperity Programs and Projects, recently explained that this situation is common at the beginning of the year, since the necessary contracting processes are carried out to assign this type of subsidies.