In 2023 the National Planning Department extended the deadline for updating the data of persons registered in the Sister IV. The deadline for completing this process is approaching and there are still a significant number of Colombian citizens who have not completed the required update. In this note you will find out when the exact date for the data update is and how you can carry it out.
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Until what date can Sisbén IV be extended?
First of all, the deadline for updating the data is in Sister IV It was scheduled for March 23rd. However, that is National Planning Department decided to extend it for another year to allow members to continue enjoying the health benefits of this facility. Therefore, the final deadline for completing the survey of the system to identify potential beneficiaries of social programs is March 5, 2024.
In this context: Maria Cristina Lesmes, Minister of Health of Valle del Cauca, called on citizens to participate in this process. “I recommend that all residents of Valle del Cauca contact their local health directorates or the planning directorates in the mayor's offices to request the update of the Sisbén survey to Methodology 4. In this way, they can be included in and participate in the government programs, such as the subsidized health system,” said the regional authority.
An effort that has also been joined Zulma Inés Martinez, Territory Management Coordinator of the new EPS in Santander. The Andean Region Authority indicated that, in coordination with the other EPS, it will contact citizens who have not yet renewed Sisbén IV.
Sisbén IV: Can I lose the grant contract if I don't renew it?
Although all authorities have stressed the need to complete the survey Sisbén in the methodology 4, it is not possible to lose health benefits if you do not do this. This was clarified by the Deputy Director General for Foresight and National Development of the DNP, Juan Miguel Gallegowhen he announced the expansion in 2023. “It is important to clarify that the health system in the subsidized system guarantees the provision of the service and it is not true that it can be switched off because the data in Sisbén is not updated,” explained the official.
However, it should also be noted that in the Methodology 4 The classification method has changed, moving from a point system (from 0 to 100) to a group system (from A to D). The new classification allows for the inclusion of a broader range of variables and will also be used to identify families that benefit from economic assistance programs, such as: My house now And Citizen income. Therefore, if you do not update the Sister 4Yes, your participation may be affected. social programs.
How do I update my data in Sisbén IV?
There are two methods to update your information in the Sister IV:
- Online: via the government's citizen portal. Here you just need to go to the website and follow the steps given in the survey.
- In person: Go to the nearest offices that Sisbén has in your community or city.