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09-20-2007, 06:30 PM
A resolution passed by the National Social Security Council on 30 August, allows the Dominican Social Security Institute (IDSS) to continue giving services to workers who are part of any other ARS (private health insurance provider). According to the resolution it doesn't matter if the worker is in construction, agriculture, or works at the port. Even if the worker is only employed for two or three months they are entitled to coverage. Santiago Samora, of the National Dominican Workers Union (CNTD), explained that illegal workers are also covered under the insurance plan. He said that even if they don't have documents they are entitled to insurance because they are workers. Around 500,000 "mobile" workers will now be part of the ARS Salud Segura, which is part of Social Security.
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