In the midst of a critical economic context, good news brings relief to the pockets of older adults. Thanks to a judicial strategy promoted by the association JubypenJustice managed to get PAMI to restore free medicines for thousands of members who had lost the benefit in recent months.
What changed? The key point of the failure is the new interpretation of income. Until recently, many retirees who received the minimum salary and added a pension (for widowhood, for example) were excluded from full coverage for exceeding the permitted income limit. With this resolution, Both amounts will no longer be addedallowing those who receive two minimum benefits to recover the free benefit.
The main benefits of the ruling:
- Flexibility of requirements: It will no longer be necessary to prove complex procedures; It will be enough to submit the corresponding application.
- Expansion of the list: The formulary of essential medicines was reinforced with 100% coverage.
- National reach: Although the cause was born in Mendoza (promoted by lawyers Marisa Uceda and Carlos Blanco), the impact of the measure extends to affiliates throughout Argentine territory, including CABA and La Plata.
Justice and health The resolution came after the national authorities of PAMI were accused of «disobedience to justice» by not delivering the medications under the premise of universality. To avoid a criminal conviction, the agency agreed to this “comprehensive reparation” that directly and immediately benefits retirees.
As lawyer Uceda pointed out: “It is not a panacea, but it is a great achievement for retirees in this difficult time”. In cities like ours, where pharmacies are meeting points and daily concerns, this measure represents a fundamental respite to guarantee the right to health.
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