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Portability of health care companies will enter into force as early as next week. But rules can take to work well
Rio - Over six million consumers may change their health plan already in the next fortnight, according to estimates from the NSA (National Health Agency). The measure providing for the change without the need to meet new needs, is part of the package of rules that will regulate the portability of health care companies. But in practice, it may take up to three months to work well.
For portability, clients of individual plans and contracts signed after 1999, when there was standardization of conditions, could change the company without losing the rights. For exchange, the plans will be divided into five price ranges, according to the value of the tuition fee. The values are still defined by the NSA.
Although the regulations do not address the high prices charged by the plans of the elderly, the portability brings hope to retirees as Antônio Maria Forte, 61 years. He saw the triple plan of tuition after they completed the 60th Even with serious problems of heart, he had to abandon the medical coverage for not able to bear the costs. According to the institutional coordinator of Pro Test, Maria Inês Dolci, with free exchange, customers can get lower prices. "The intention is that there is greater competition between companies. And consumers will be able to benefit from it, "he says.
CHANGE ONE MONTH BEFORE OR AFTER THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONTRACT
According to the National Health Agency (NSA), the new rules of portability should be published in the 'Daily Journal' until January 16. Operators will have the maximum period of 90 days to adjust to the measures. The switch to another company can only be done one month before or after the anniversary date of the contract. Plans collectives are out.
The portability regulated now enables the consumer a contract let by another in a manner compatible. Thus, the change must meet the category and age range of the contractor.
According to the President of the NSA, Fausto Pereira dos Santos, may have free mobility in the range compatible. He also assured that it will not be allowed any kind of discrimination: whether by age, sex, or some kind of pathology.
Source: The Day
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