The program of Solidarity income, carried out by the Government of Iván Duque in Colombia, was designed to provide financial aid to families affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and currently benefits a range of between 3 and 4.85 million households. However, the president Gustavo Petro has announced that there will be changes in the program, and that they will be broadcast bonds of 500 thousand pesos. It is important to be informed about it.
Consequently, in the following paragraphs we will provide you with a detailed explanation of the criteria required to obtain this subsidy, so that you have all the necessary data to make an informed decision and make the most of this benefit.
When will they deliver the 500 thousand pesos Bonus in Colombia?
According to a tweet published in the official Social Prosperity account, those who are registered in the Sisbén database should be attentive to the media for more information about the next bonus payment.
How do I know if I access the Bonus 500 thousand pesos?
According to data provided by the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS), the people who are beneficiaries of this financial aid are mainly families headed by women, who are in conditions of poverty and extreme poverty.
- Single mothers with children under 6 years of age will be beneficiaries.
- The beneficiaries of the Solidarity Income who belong to group A of Sisbén IV will also be able to access this financial aid.
- Households that have not received any prior assistance will be considered new beneficiaries of the Solidarity Income program.
- The ‘Jóvenes en Acción’ program will allow mothers with daughters under 6 years of age who meet the established requirements, to apply and be selected to participate (with a limited number of 6,500 people).
How to check if the Solidarity Income corresponds to you
- Access the website solidary income.prosperidadsocial.gov.co.
- Select the sign up button located at the top right of the page.
- Log in to the Digital Citizen Authentication service with your ID number if you are already registered or follow the instructions to register.
- Select “Registration with identity document” as the type of access and continue with the process.
- After registering, go back to the program page and log in by following steps 1, 2 and 3.
- Once inside the system, a window will appear with the information of your registered user. Check the data and close the window.
- Select the button “Consult drafts and beneficiaries” to obtain information related to your home, such as the status of the home and if you are a beneficiary, among others.