Transfers in Kind
Digital Connection Plan for seniors
Date announced
8/27/2021
Start date
8/27/2021
End date
4/30/2022
Date of last update
5/30/2022
Description
Delivery to senior citizens of the Vínculos program of WOM chips with 1 GB for internet access, access to WhatsApp released and 100 voice minutes per month for 3 months in the region of Los Ríos. After this period and according to the usage levels registered by the chips, the benefit will be renewed for 5 more months in order to provide connectivity to all users who receive this contribution.
Official Sources
Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y Familia (08-27-21). 'Desarrollo Social entrega a Servicio País Chip Wom para adultos mayores de Los Ríos a través de Plan de Comunidad Conectada'. [https://www.desarrollosocialyfamilia.gob.cl/noticias/desarrollo-social-entrega-a-servicio-pais-chip-wom-para-adultos-mayores-de-los-rios-a-traves-de-plan].
Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y Familia (01-03-22). 'Más de 300 millones fueron invertidos en Programa Vínculos MIDESO durante el 2021'. [https://www.desarrollosocialyfamilia.gob.cl/noticias/mas-de-300-millones-fueron-invertidos-en-programa-vinculos-mideso-durante-el-2021]
Characteristics of the measure
Type of measure
In-kind transfer (2)
Sphere
Access to basic services (3)
Target population
Older adults in the Vínculos program. (4)
Informed coverage
A first delivery of 260 WOM chips was made.
Delivery method
Cash or in-kind
Frequency / duration
Once, for 3 months which can be extended to 5 more months.
Place of delivery
Home delivery
Responsible Institution
Ministry of Social Development and Family