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PC 870

Para enmendar el inciso (k) de la Sección 3, del Artículo VI, de la Ley Núm. 72-1993, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de la Administración de Seguros de Salud de Puerto Rico (ASES)”, a los fines de incluir como beneficiarios del Plan de Salud del Gobierno de Puerto Rico a los agentes del Negociado de Investigaciones Especiales (NIE), retirados y activos, adscritos al Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Puerto Rico, conforme a la Ley 20-2017, según enmendada, así como a sus cónyuges e hijos; fijar su aportación; autorizar a la ASES a promulgar los reglamentos pertinentes; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill extends Puerto Rico government health insurance to Special Investigations Bureau agents and retirees plus families, with contribution rates to be determined by ASES regulations.

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Bill Summary · PC 870

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 870 amends Puerto Rico's health insurance law (ASES) to extend government health plan coverage to agents of the Special Investigations Bureau (NIE) under the Department of Public Safety—both active and retired—along with their spouses and children. The bill authorizes ASES to establish contribution rates and issue implementing regulations.

Why is this important

This expands healthcare access to a specialized law enforcement unit that previously lacked government health coverage, affecting approximately 200-300 individuals and their families. The fiscal impact on Puerto Rico's already-strained public health budget depends on contribution levels and enrollment rates, making this a cost-allocation decision during a period of ongoing fiscal oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal burden: Adding beneficiaries to ASES during Puerto Rico's fiscal crisis and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings raises questions about sustainability and prioritization of limited healthcare resources
  • Equity concerns: Selective coverage of one specialized agency while other public employees or security personnel may lack equivalent benefits creates inconsistent treatment across government workforce
  • Contribution ambiguity: The bill authorizes ASES to "fix contributions" without specifying whether costs fall on employees, the government, or shared responsibility, leaving financial responsibility undefined

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

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