Programme of Food Support for Adults over 68 years old living in Mexico City (2001-)
2001-
This programme started on 2001 covering people over 70 years old. In 2009, the coverage was extended to adults over 68 years old. Nowadays, 92% of older residents in Mexico City are receiving this pension, which represents the only source of income for 29% of women and 15% of men. The amount of the transfer is equivalent to half of the minimum wage of Mexico City. The programme also considers social workers' visits to monitor the recipients.
Characteristics
Adults 68 years of age or older living in Mexico City
Local (Mexico D.F)
Categorical: Adults 68 years of age or older living in Mexico City
Self-selection: Registration of recipients in the offices of Institute for Aid to the Older people in the Federal District
Recipient Census
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2019 was the last year that the program operated solely in the City of Mexico. As of 2019, the program was transferred to the federal level. 3 years of residence in Mexico City is required. If the participant can not register on his/her own, this process can be done by a voluntary representative, upon presentation of the identification documents of the participant and the representative.
Institutionality
Law Establishing the Right to the Food Pension for Older Adults Sixty Eight Years, Living in the Federal District (2003)
Secretariat for Inclusion and Social Welfare (SIBISO)
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Mexico City Government
1) Food Pension Card
All older people participants
Todos los adultos mayores participantes del programa.
Magnetic Card
Monthly
Direct participant
Does not have
Older adults registered in the Register of Beneficiaries. In the case of financial support for walking, which is granted to the representative of the participant when he/she dies.
If the recipient is not found at home by the social worker for three consecutive times; Provision of false information; Impossibility to receive the pension through a representative, in case of dementia or disability of the older person; Non-compliance of the agreements signed in the Letter of Commitment.
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MXN $1,275 in 2019
2) Credit
All older people participants
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Support for program participants that allow them to join the National Financial System
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Actions to alleviate the deterioration of the physical and mental health of the participants, according to the following participation techniques: growth groups, clubs and workshops or information sessions.
Dues amount should not be higher than 30% of pension amounts. The institution responsible of the implementation is the Institute for Care of Older People in the Federal District.
nan
The Effect of an Old Age Demogrant on the Labor Supply and Time Use of the Elderly and Non Elderly in Mexico
Juárez, L.
2010
The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, Volume 10, Issue 1 (Online)
Impact evaluation
Lineamientos y mecanismos de operación del Programa de pensión alimentaria para adultos mayores de 68 años, residentes en el Distrito Federal 2011
Social Development Secretary
2011
Official Gazette of the Federal District
Operating Rules
Pensión Alimentaria para Adultos Mayores residentes en el Distrito Federal como una respuesta de política pública para la atención al envejecimiento
Tavano, Loredana
2011
Iberoamerican University - Master on Public Policy
Evaluation
Evaluación del Programa de Pensión Alimentaria para Adultos Mayores de 68 años residentes en el Distrito Federal para el año 2010
Social Development Secretary
2010
Social Development Information System
Evaluation
Análisis comparativo sobre los programas para adultos mayores en México
Rubio, Gloria and Garfias, Francisco
2010
ECLAC
General information
Transferencias no contributivas a personas mayores. Análisis comparativo de dos programas: 70 y más y pensión alimentaria de la Ciudad de México
Atenea Flores-Castillo
2013
ECLAC
Programme description / Rights based-approach analysis