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PS 1001

Para enmendar el inciso (b) de la Sección 2023.02 del Subcapítulo C del Capítulo 2 del Subtítulo B de la Ley 60-2019, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Código de Incentivos de Puerto Rico”; a los fines de añadir a la Corporación del Fondo del Seguro del Estado, a la Administración de Compensaciones por Accidentes de Automóviles, a la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción y al Programa de Salud Correccional del Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación como entidades elegibles para que un Médico Cualificado pueda cumplir con el requisito de ciento ochenta (180) horas anuales de servicios comunitarios con remuneración.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico expands eligible government entities where qualified physicians can fulfill 180-hour annual community service requirements, adding insurance, mental health, and corrections agencies to increase healthcare access.

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Bill Summary · PS 1001

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1001 amends Puerto Rico's Incentives Code to expand which government entities can qualify as providers for Qualified Physicians to fulfill their mandatory 180 annual hours of paid community service. The bill adds four new eligible entities: the State Insurance Fund Corporation, the Auto Accident Compensation Administration, the Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration, and the Correctional Health Program of the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.

Why is this important

This expansion directly affects healthcare professionals' ability to meet licensing or incentive program requirements while providing services to underserved government sectors, particularly mental health, corrections, and insurance administration. It could increase access to medical services in these critical areas while creating flexibility for qualified physicians in meeting their legal obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of eligible entities: Questions about why these specific four entities were selected and whether other government agencies providing essential services should be included
  • Compensation standards: Concerns about whether "paid community service" compensation rates are competitive enough to attract quality physicians, or if this creates a two-tier system
  • Service quality and accountability: Unclear mechanisms for ensuring adequate physician supervision, training, and performance standards across these diverse government entities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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