In order to ensure compliance with the fundamental needs of citizens in Colombiathe program has been implemented Citizen Income as part of the National Development Plan “Colombia, World Power of Life”. The Congress of the Republic has played a fundamental role in the successful establishment of this program. The distribution of the benefits of the program is in charge of social prosperitywhich include access to food, education, medical care and also promote the economic autonomy of the population.
Financial support has been implemented in the 466 municipalities considered a priority due to their high poverty situation, and additional resources will be allocated to households with children under six years of age who reside in areas of maximum relevance. So far, this program has benefited 2 million households.
How can you enroll in Citizen Income?
In order to identify potential beneficiaries, those interested will be required to update their information through the Sisbén website in order to access the subsidy. Currently, priority is being given to families who registered during the fourth phase of the Familias en Acción program.
How to know if you access Citizen Income 2023?
The Department of Social Prosperity has developed an online platform that allows families to verify their participation in the program. You can access this tool using the link provided, and to obtain the necessary information, it is requested to enter the ID number. It is important to have the identification number at hand to obtain the required data.
On what dates will the 2023 Citizen Income be paid?
The distribution process of the transition program towards Citizen Income, led by Social Prosperity, began on Saturday, April 29 and concluded the first cycle on May 30. Following the same calendar, it is estimated that the next payment period will start at the beginning of July, maintaining a frequency of every two months.
How much is the Citizen Income payment?
Under the leadership of President Gustavo Petro, the program known as Citizen Income has been established, with the objective of ensuring an income of up to 500,000 pesos to households that are in a situation of extreme poverty. The main goal of this initiative is to combat food shortages, progressively promote economic autonomy and guarantee access to fundamental rights.
In order to establish the distribution of this economic assistance, Sisbén IV will take into account the categorization of households, family composition, the presence of indigenous people, those displaced by force and the geographical location of the families. To calculate the amount they will receive, beneficiaries will have the option of using the tool called “My Calculator”.