The disability pension It is intended for those people whose work capacity has been reduced by 50% or more. This percentage is established based on specialized medical evaluationsthat analyze both the physical and mental state of the applicant. It is a technical and regulated process, therefore, Colpensiones Provides 3 recommendations to have the documents in order and not lose help.
To access this pension, it is necessary that the affiliate has contributed weeks in colpensions, In addition to it is essential that both this and their relatives begin the process before the entity with the relevant medical and labor documents. Compliance with these requirements is indispensable for the application to be successfully processed.
In order not to lose this contribution, there are three fundamental recommendations:
1. Keep your data updated, in this way, it can be notified in a timely manner that it is time to review the state of disability.
2.When you receive the notification you have 3 months to carry out the process.
3. You can do it at any of the PAC OA COLPENSIONS POINTS through the electronic headquarters.
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Once approved, disability pension grants a monthly income proportional to the affiliate contribution salary. This amount is calculated as stipulated by Law 100 of 1993 and guarantees continuous economic protection for the beneficiary. In some cases, it can also include additional benefits such as affiliation to the Funeral Health and Aid System, in case of death.
For this reason, disability pensions contribute to strengthening the social security system in Colombia, ensuring that all citizens have access to a minimum income in cases of vulnerability.
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How to process the disability for disability?
Colpensions has implemented multiple facilities so that people can perform their procedures in a easier, quick and accessible way. These improvements seek to bring service to all citizens, especially those who live in remote areas or have difficulty moving.
Option 1: Virtual
▪️Cceda to the Colpensiones web portal: www.colpensions.gov.co.
▪️Pare the “online procedures” section.
▪️Select “In disability pension” and follow the instructions to register your application.
▪️And the documents required in PDF format.
▪️It
Option 2: The procedure can also be done in a presence. For this you must:
▪️Gands a previous appointment in the closest colpensions point.
▪️Ref the necessary documents.
▪️Cuda to the appointment and presents the complete documents
