Government plans to transfer more than 3 million users to Nueva EPS despite operational crisis
The National Government faces growing criticism for its decision to transfer millions of users to Nueva EPS, an entity currently intervened and with serious operational problems. The measure would affect more than 6 million Colombians, including the entire prison population.
TL;DR
- The government plans to transfer approximately 3.2 million users to Nueva EPS, which is currently intervened and facing severe operational problems.
- This move will also affect over 100,000 inmates, raising concerns about their healthcare continuity.
- The New EPS's debt has increased by 198% since December 2022, reaching 21 trillion pesos, with over 13 trillion in unrecognized invoices.
- The Ombudsman's Office highlighted that thousands of tutela orders have gone unaddressed.
- Critics warn that this measure violates the right to free choice of EPS and could disrupt treatments for patients with chronic or critical illnesses.