Citizen Income through the line of action Colombia Mayor aims to fight against inequality and poverty through incentives for several older adults who reside on Colombian soil.
Keep in mind that in order to receive this subsidy, the applicant must demonstrate that they do not receive a monetary amount per month and also not be linked to any pension scheme. What you should know about the value of the subsidy provided by the Colombian State.
Colombia Mayor: how much money the beneficiaries of the program receive
Those individuals who are 80 years old or older and who are active will be able to receive a monetary amount from the authorities.
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It is noted that the subsidy will be 225,000 pesos per month with the idea that it can keep. Please note that those under 80 years of age will receive a payment of $80,000 in each cycle depending on compliance with the regulations proposed by the entity.
It is important to mention that the program has been able to serve 1,631,089 participants, among which 484,697 are greater than the threshold determined as reported by the Department of Social Prosperity through its digital platform.
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One detail that you should not forget is that this institution issues a warning to all its beneficiaries with the idea of not falling into fraud or scams. Remember that there is no money charged for permanence and neither will you have to do so to access this type of subsidies.
What is the step by step to register in Colombia Mayor?
Take note of the following requirements to be able to integrate the program:
The first thing you should know is that you must have been born in Colombia, have resided for more than 10 years, have the minimum age of a pensioner and also not receive any type of financial support. If you meet these requirements, follow the following instructions carefully.
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1. Go to the mayor’s office of your municipality with your ID or to the Elderly Care Office in different parts of the country. In Bogotá you can do it at the Secretariat of Social Integration.
2. You must complete your registration in the Colombia Mayor Information System.
3. Those in charge of this program will verify that you do not receive remuneration or have a pension.
4. The system processes all the information and applies the prioritization criteria to grant you a place.
5. Do not forget that the prioritization lists are of utmost importance, since each municipality has a limited number of places for this program.