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Ley 1438 de 19-01-2011: Por medio de la cual se reforma el sistema general de seguridad social en salud y se dictan otras disposiciones (Law 1438: Through which reforms the general social security system in health and other provisions)

Government of the Republic of Colombia Country Resources General Health Legislation Colombia 31 December 2011 Legislation/regulation

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Esta ley tiene como objeto el fortalecimiento del Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud, a través de un modelo de prestación del servicio público en salud que en el marco de la estrategia Atención Primaria en Salud permita la acción coordinada del Estado, las instituciones y la sociedad para el mejoramiento de la salud y la creación de un ambiente sano y saludable, que brinde servicios de mayor calidad, incluyente y equitativo, donde el centro y objetivo de todos los esfuerzos sean los residentes en el país.

Se incluyen disposiciones para establecer la unificación del Plan de Beneficios para todos los residentes, la universalidad del aseguramiento y la garantía de portabilidad o prestación de los beneficios en cualquier lugar del país, en un marco de sostenibilidad financiera.


This law is aimed at strengthening the Social Security System in Health, through a model of public service delivery in health in the context of primary health care strategy, allowing the coordinated action of the state, institutions and society improving health and creating a healthy environment, to provide higher quality services, inclusive and equitable, where the center and goal of all efforts are residents in the country.

It includes provisions for establishing unification Benefit Plan for all residents, the universality of insurance and guarantee portability or provision of benefits anywhere in the country, within a framework of financial sustainability.

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