Colpensiones explained the changes that apply from 2026 for women’s pensions, with gradual reduction of weeks and new rules.
With the beginning of 2026, modifications began to be applied to the Colombian pension system that directly impact those affiliated with the public regime. Colpensiones reported that one of the most relevant adjustments corresponds to the number of weeks required for women to access the old-age pension.
Fewer weeks to retire: this is what the gradual reduction will be like
From January 1, 2026, the requirement was set at 1,250 weeksa figure that allows you to begin the retirement process and access the process of recognition and payment of the pension allowance.
The entity explained that this reduction will not be immediate, but is part of a progressive process established in current regulations. Starting this year, the number of weeks required will gradually decrease until reaching 1,000 weeks in 2036provided that the conditions provided by law are met.
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This scheme will be applied over the next ten years and is aimed especially at women affiliated with the public system who are planning their retirement from work.
Regime transfers and double advice: mandatory requirements
In addition to the reduction in the required weeks, Colpensiones recalled the conditions for those considering changing their pension regime. For women, the minimum age established is 47 yearswith at least 750 weeks quoted. In the case of men, the requirement is to have 52 years and 900 weeks quoted.
The public fund emphasized that all transfers must be carried out through the procedure of double pension advicea mandatory requirement that seeks to ensure that members make informed decisions about their financial future.
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Dual advice involves receiving guidance from both the fund the member is currently in and the scheme they wish to move to. In these sessions, variables such as age, work history, weeks of contributions and pension allowance projections are analyzed, in addition to the structural differences between the systems.
Finally, Colpensiones reiterated that these changes are part of the adjustments that came into effect since 2026 and recommended that members stay informed through official channels, remembering that advice is provided directly and without intermediaries.
