Chile: Advances in Health in 2 years of Government
Zero co-payment implementation is highlighted as the main health care financial protection measure Since its implementation in September 2022 until November 2023, the Zero Copayment program in Chile has benefited 1,209,417 people, which has generated total savings...
Chile: Health System Financing Challenges
Prominent academic, governmental, legislative, civil society and international experts participated in the conference entitled "Challenges for a sustainable and equitable financing of the Chilean health system". Professor Pere Ibern, World Bank consultant and expert...
Free Health Financial Protection for FONASA beneficiaries in Chile
People insured with the National Health Fund (FONASA) benefit from free care in all their medical services in clinics, hospitals and other facilities of the public health network. As of September 2022, the benefit known as Zero Copayment will be automatically...
First balance of Copago Cero in Chile: More than US$6 million in savings for all beneficiaries
The implementation of the Zero Copayment for beneficiaries of Chile's National Health Fund (FONASA) resulted in significant financial savings for individuals and their families. The 168,045 people who were treated in a public hospital stopped paying a total of around...
New documents available on Chile’s country page
New documents available on the Chile country page / Nuevos documentos disponibles en la página país de Chile
Health system measures in Chile- COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Chile to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - A national campaign was launched to inform the public of prevention measures and detection. - As of April 1, the coordination of the public and private network was handed over...