In this 2023, it will remain in force in Bogota, Colombiathe social program of monetary transfers known as “Guaranteed Minimum Income” for those households with lower incomes. The District Secretariat for Social Integration (SDIS) will be in charge of proceeding with the money deliveries on a monthly basis, and priority will be given to those households headed by women, who currently make up 78% of the program’s beneficiaries. Do not miss a single detail, in the following paragraphs. Take note!
According to the District Secretariat for Social Integration (SDIS), it is estimated that close to 280,000 households that meet the requirements will receive the benefit of the “Guaranteed Minimum Income” program during 2023. The district administration has allocated a total of $575,000. 000 for this financial assistance program, of which $492,000 million come from the central level and $83,000 million from the Local Development Funds.
When will they deliver the guaranteed minimum income?
The second installment of payments corresponding to the Guaranteed Minimum Income was made at the end of February. According to a statement issued by the District Social Integration Secretariat (SDIS) on February 14, there have been delays in the process due to operational problems that have hindered the transfers.
How to know if you access the Guaranteed Minimum Income?
It is necessary to highlight that to be eligible for the Minimum Guaranteed Income in a household during the year 2023, it is essential that the interested parties are classified within groups A or B of Sisbén IV, which indicates that they are in the category of moderate to poor poverty. extreme in the new subsidy scheme.
In the same way, it is necessary that the person who wishes to access the Guaranteed Minimum Income is registered in the Identification System of Potential Beneficiaries of Social Programs (Sisbén) and has an active bank account in one of the following financial entities: Daviplata, Nequi, Bancolombia, Movii, Powwi or Dale, in order to receive the respective transfer.
If you want to verify if you are a beneficiary of the program, you can enter your name, surname and identification number on the website of Basic Income Bogotá. In addition, from the official page you can also start the survey request to enroll in Sisbén IV, which is a requirement to access any social program.
How much do they pay for Guaranteed Minimum Income in Colombia?
The amount of the Guaranteed Minimum Income depends on the level of vulnerability determined by the Sisbén IV groups, which differentiates it from other social programs. In the year 2023, the minimum amount that can be received is 60,000 pesos, while the maximum is 740,000 pesos.
The amount of the Guaranteed Minimum Income subsidy is determined based on the beneficiary’s household size, taking into account whether they receive other subsidy income. The aim is to ensure that the neediest households receive adequate financial support.
In summary, it is important to note that the Minimum Guaranteed Income is intended to support only one person per household and that retroactive payments are not made, which means that payments corresponding to periods prior to enrollment in the program cannot be claimed.