The Social Protection Program for the Elderly (Colombia Mayor) provides financial assistancemonthly that is sent directly to the beneficiaries Led by the Department for Social Prosperity (DPS), this initiative guarantees, without any intermediary. a minimum income to older adults who are homeless, who do not have a pension or who live in poverty. Until when can they acquire cycle 12?
This program is promoted by the Government of Colombia with the aim of improving the quality of life and covering the basic needs of the elderly in vulnerable situations, such as food and other essential expenses, thus helping to reduce inequality.
Currently, Colombia Mayor has reached coverage of 1.6 million older people, and assistance is $225,000, after the increase established by the National Government. In 2024, it represented an investment of $2.1 trillion.
The payment period of cycle number 12 of Colombia Mayor It began last December 20 and will continue until next Tuesday, January 7.
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Through the payment operators established for this purpose, the transfers are sent directly to the beneficiaries, who will receive the payment notice through a text message in which they will be informed of the day and the amount they will receive for the cycle. corresponding.
They will also be able to receive official information through the links of the mayors’ offices throughout the country.
Once the turn is made, will be available to be collected during a period of 10 business days.
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Who can register in Colombia Mayor?
To register for this program you must go to the mayor’s office of your municipality with your citizenship card.
In most territorial entities the procedure is carried out in the Office of Care for the Elderly, while in the city of Bogotá it is carried out in the Local Subdirectorates of the Secretariat of Social Integration.
Seniors must meet the following requirements:
* Be Colombian.
* Have resided during the last ten (10) years in the national territory.
* Be at least three years younger than the age required to receive an old-age pension (currently 54 years for women and 59 for men).
* Lack sufficient income or income to survive. In accordance with SISBÉN IV, all levels of groups A and B and C are taken up to subgroup C1.
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