Social Security to Cover Medications for 16 Catastrophic Diseases

Puerto Rico's National Social Security Council (CNSS) unanimously approved coverage for 13 high-cost medications treating 16 catastrophic diseases through the High-Cost Medication Fund (FOMAC). This landmark decision significantly strengthens healthcare protection for enrolled beneficiaries while reducing the financial burden on affected families. The approval addresses critical gaps in coverage for serious and expensive treatments that were previously inaccessible to many patients. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to ensuring equitable access to life-saving medications regardless of economic status.