Pay a lot of attention! The implementation of the Citizen Income in Colombia, in collaboration with the Congress of the Republic, has been solid as an integral part of the ambitious National Development Plan “Colombia, World Power of Life”. Through this program, Prosperidad Social is in charge of distributing benefits with the aim of guaranteeing full compliance with basic needs, such as food, while actively promoting economic autonomy and ensuring inalienable access to fundamental rights such as education and health.
The subsidy has been implemented in the 466 municipalities selected as priority due to extreme poverty, and additional funds will go to households with children under the age of six residing in high-priority areas. To date, 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 on the Sisbén web portal in order to receive the subsidy. Currently, priority is being given to families who enrolled during the fourth stage of the Familias en Acción program.
On what dates will the 2023 Citizen Income be delivered?
The transition program towards Citizen Income, led by Social Prosperity, began making payments on Saturday, April 29, concluding the first cycle on May 30. Following the same schedule, it is estimated that the next payment period will begin on June 29 and end on July 30, with a frequency of every two months.
How much is the Citizen Income payment?
Within the framework of the administration of President Gustavo Petro, the Citizen Income program has been launched, the objective of which is to ensure an income of up to 500,000 pesos for households in situations of extreme poverty. This initiative’s main purpose is to combat food shortages, progressively promote economic autonomy and guarantee access to fundamental rights.
In order to establish the allocation of this economic subsidy, Sisbén IV will take into account the classification of households, family composition, the presence of the indigenous population, victims of forced displacement, and the geographical location of the families. To estimate the amount they will receive, beneficiaries can use the “My Calculator” tool.
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. This tool is available at the following link and requires the identification number to access the information. It is crucial to have the identification number on hand to obtain the necessary data.