There are subsidies that you are definitely missing out on: check those with your Sisbén this way

The identification system of potential beneficiaries in social programs (Sisbén) is a classification tool that allows families in a vulnerable situation to be identified guarantee your access to subsidies and to the support provided by the Colombian Government. How can you review the subsidies that apply by group?

Sisbén and subsidies: support for vulnerable sectors in Colombia

Currently, there are many enterprises that regularly provides financial assistance, discounts or subsidies to citizens who are in extreme poverty or medium, such as Citizen Income, Mayor of Colombia, Jóvenes en Paz, VAT refund or Youth Income.

To access the various social programs, run by the Department for Social Welfare, no type of registration is required.n. Therefore, it is essential to be registered in Sisbén and to know your score in order to get help.

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With the Sisbén score can I get subsidies?

Sisbén differentiates the population according to their income and living conditions into different groups and sub-groups with the aim of guaranteeing that the resources of social programs are allocated to the people who need them the most.

These are the benefits you will receive according to your classification in Sisbén:

Group A (A1-A5): families in extreme poverty
• My House Now.
• Example in paying the army compensation tax or the army pass book.
• Benefits in higher education institutions.
• Access to programs from the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (Icbf).
• Content of Citizen Income, VAT Refund, Youth in Peace, Mayor of Colombia and/or Youth Income.
• Food Safety Network.
• Incentives for home improvement.

Group B (B1-B7): families in moderate poverty)
• My House Now.
• Content of Citizen Income, VAT Refund, Youth in Peace, Mayor of Colombia and/or Youth Income.
• What I saved my home.
• Partners for Bogotá and Women who grow green.

Group C (C1-C17): families in vulnerable situations
• My House Now
• Health subsidies in the subsidy system.

Group D: He has no access to benefits or social programs.

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How do I check my Sisbén score?

Each of the Sisbén sub-groups finds households based on their ability to generate income and their living conditions, taking into account a comprehensive approach that includes family income and health , education and access to public services.

To check your classification in Sisbén, you must complete the following steps:

1) Enter the website: www.sisben.gov.co

2) Select the type of document and enter your identification number.

3) Click on “Query”.