The Solidarity Income program of the Department of Social Prosperity continues and with increasing force. As of the month of May, the beneficiaries will have an economic increase in the bimonthly payment. The payment of $380,000 became $400,000 and people will be able to collect it starting this Thursday, May 19, in accordance with the new guidelines of the National Government.
“Next Thursday, May 19, the Solidarity Income payment cycle begins, which corresponds to May and June. As of this two-month period, the incentive will be 400,000 pesos per household (until last two months, it was 380,000 pesos). The investment is 1.5 trillion pesos, to comply with the payment of this cycle and for the accumulated of this year”, DPS reported.
Since March, the National Government has been increasing the number of beneficiary families. The goal is to be able to reach 4,000,000 households Throughout the national territory. In addition, the Solidarity Income program can now be complementary to the VAT Refund program as long as the families are eligible.
“Since March we have been expanding coverage to reach 4 million households in a situation of vulnerability. It is part of the commitment of this government, headed by President Iván Duque”, reported Pierre García Jacquier, director in charge of the Department of Social Prosperity.
How will the Solidarity Income payments be made?
Starting this Thursday, May 19, the Department of Social Prosperity will begin making the May-junior payment. According to the DPS, payments will be made in stages, starting with banked households. However, those who do not have a savings account can consult the points enabled to withdraw the money order.
“We make a special appeal to unbanked households to approach the points arranged by SuperGIROS and its allied network to collect the money assigned to your home. There are many households that are not charging and the resources are available to them”, added the director of the GPS.
Bank account: Beneficiaries who have a savings account with a financial institution will have the payments deposited in it. In addition, it will notify them of the subscription via text message.
Giro postal: Those who do not have an active financial product will receive the transfer through the payment operators established for this purpose. The collection process is free and any additional charge must be reported to Prosperidad Social.
Changes in Solidarity Income since July
Starting in July, the Department of Social Prosperity will make transfer payments differently. The new payment amount, which will not be reduced, will depend on the Sisbén IV classification as well as the number of members per household. The new values will range from $400,000 to 435,000.
| People per Household | Group | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $420.000 | $410.000 | $400.000 |
| 2 or more | $435.000 | $420.000 | $400.000 |
What is needed to enroll in Solidarity Income?
“To be part of the Solidarity Income program, you do not need intermediaries or registrations, The entire process is carried out through the updating of the Sisbén IV survey,” reported the DPS. People who still do not know whether or not they are beneficiaries of the program can do so through the website with their identification data.
