Who Can Receive the Benefit?
The selection process in 2026 is 100% digital and data-driven, meaning citizens don't need intermediaries or "application forms." Eligibility criteria are strict and monitored in real time.
- Sisbén IV Classification: The entry criterion is to be in Group A (Extreme Poverty)Families in Group B may only access specific capacity-building programs, depending on the annual budget.
- Social Registry of Households: The government now cross-references data with the DIAN (taxes), Registraduría, and Ministry of Education to verify whether the income declared in Sisbén is real.
- Priority for Female Leadership: Statistically, the program prioritizes households where the woman is the sole provider, recognizing the social vulnerability of this group.
- Signing the Co-responsibility Agreement: This is the most important bureaucratic step of 2026. Even if the family is selected by Sisbén, payment is only released after the head of the family accesses the portal and signs the agreement committing to taking the children to the doctor and keeping them in school.
Who is in Group A of Sisbén IV?
O Group AThe focus of the Citizen's Income program is defined as "Extreme Poverty" and identifies families that do not have sufficient income to cover basic needs such as food and housing.
This classification is dynamic and uses data from over 40 government sources to ensure that aid reaches the most vulnerable.
The assessment for belonging to Group A considers not only declared income, but also housing quality, access to public services, and family composition, prioritizing households with children and elderly people. The system subdivides the group into... A1 to A5:
A1 and A3: Families in situations of extreme vulnerability, generally located in isolated rural areas or highly deprived urban zones.
A4 and A5: Families living in extreme poverty, but with slightly greater access to infrastructure or basic services.
Some families classified in Group B (moderate poverty) may receive varying amounts.