Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

[BuySellBA]

In April 2025, health insurance premiums in Argentina will increase again, with hikes ranging from 2.1% to 2.8%, depending on the company and specific plan. This adjustment applies to both basic premiums and copays, with no differentiation for direct or deregulated subscribers.

Some companies have announced their specific increases: Medifé will rise by 2.3%, the Hospital Italiano by 2.2%, and Omint by 2.85%. These increases are justified by the general rise in healthcare costs.

In February, premiums had already increased by 2.1% nationwide and by 1.9% in the Greater Buenos Aires area. On an annual basis, premiums have accumulated an increase of 69.7% in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

The price freeze in March was a temporary measure following the government's elimination of the triangulation between social security and private health insurance, which reduced costs for some subscribers but did not directly benefit everyone.

 

[Larry]

In April 2025, health insurance premiums in Argentina will increase again, with hikes ranging from 2.1% to 2.8%, depending on the company and specific plan. This adjustment applies to both basic premiums and copays, with no differentiation for direct or deregulated subscribers.

Some companies have announced their specific increases: Medifé will rise by 2.3%, the Hospital Italiano by 2.2%, and Omint by 2.85%. These increases are justified by the general rise in healthcare costs.

In February, premiums had already increased by 2.1% nationwide and by 1.9% in the Greater Buenos Aires area. On an annual basis, premiums have accumulated an increase of 69.7% in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

The price freeze in March was a temporary measure following the government's elimination of the triangulation between social security and private health insurance, which reduced costs for some subscribers but did not directly benefit everyone.

Inflation is on the rise again. Blue dollar is jumping up because they know those crooks Caputo and Milei manipulated the currency. All that pain was for nothing.

 

[Avocado]

In April 2025, health insurance premiums in Argentina will increase again, with hikes ranging from 2.1% to 2.8%, depending on the company and specific plan. This adjustment applies to both basic premiums and copays, with no differentiation for direct or deregulated subscribers.

Some companies have announced their specific increases: Medifé will rise by 2.3%, the Hospital Italiano by 2.2%, and Omint by 2.85%. These increases are justified by the general rise in healthcare costs.

In February, premiums had already increased by 2.1% nationwide and by 1.9% in the Greater Buenos Aires area. On an annual basis, premiums have accumulated an increase of 69.7% in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

The price freeze in March was a temporary measure following the government's elimination of the triangulation between social security and private health insurance, which reduced costs for some subscribers but did not directly benefit everyone.

Back up again. A crime what they have done to medical insurance prices!

 

[earlyretirement]

Healthcare premiums continue to go up past inflation. I have posted about this in detail over the past 1+ year. It continues to be a problem.

Prepaid Health Insurance Increases Again in Argentina for May 2025

I pointed out over the past year how inflation continues to go up in the medical insurance sector. Milei can't get this to come down. The cost of health plans continues to go up over the inflation rate.

The main prepaid health insurance companies in Argentina have confirmed that they will apply new increases to their monthly fees in May 2025, ranging from 3.5% to 3.9%, depending on the company and the specific plan. This adjustment surpasses, in some cases, the already higher inflation rate for March, which was 3.7% according to INDEC.

Companies and Percentage Increases

-Omint3.9%
-Swiss Medical3.7%
-Hospital Británico3.7%
-Galeno3.5%

Additionally, copayments—where applicable to the plan—will also increase by the same percentage as the monthly fee.

Since February 2025, following the publication of Decree 102/2025, prepaid health insurance companies have been allowed to adjust their plan fees according to the specific characteristics of each plan, further deregulating the sector. Previously, increases had to be uniform for all members, but now they can vary by plan. However, there is a restriction: the fee for the oldest age group cannot exceed three times the fee for the youngest group.

The sector justifies these increases by citing the sustained rise in healthcare system costs. The May increases are in addition to those already applied in previous months: in April, increases ranged from 2.2% to 2.8%, and in February, from 2.1% to 2.4%.

Comparison with Inflation

The increase in prepaid health insurance fees for May (up to 3.9%) surpasses the inflation rate for March (3.7%), meaning that, in real terms, the cost of private healthcare is rising faster than the average prices in the economy.

The government has further deregulated the sector, allowing companies to freely set the value of their fees.

There is still a limitation to protect older adults, ensuring that the fee for the oldest age group does not exceed three times that of the youngest.

At the end of March, the creation of the National Agency for the Evaluation of Health Technology Financing (ANEFiTS) was announced. This agency will evaluate the cost-benefit of medicines and medical equipment and define what prepaid health insurers and social security providers must cover.

In May 2025, prepaid health insurance fees will increase by between 3.5% and 3.9%, surpassing, in some cases, the March inflation rate (3.7%). This comes in a context of deregulation, where companies can adjust plan prices based on their costs and characteristics, though with limits for older adults. These increases add to those already applied in previous months and reflect the ongoing rise in the cost of private healthcare in Argentina.

Argentina needs more outside competition to break the monopolies in the healthcare sector. However, the extremely crazy tax laws and ridiculous labor/employment laws will keep any competition out of Argentina.

 

[Avocado]

Healthcare premiums continue to go up past inflation. I have posted about this in detail over the past 1+ year. It continues to be a problem.

Prepaid Health Insurance Increases Again in Argentina for May 2025

I pointed out over the past year how inflation continues to go up in the medical insurance sector. Milei can't get this to come down. The cost of health plans continues to go up over the inflation rate.

The main prepaid health insurance companies in Argentina have confirmed that they will apply new increases to their monthly fees in May 2025, ranging from 3.5% to 3.9%, depending on the company and the specific plan. This adjustment surpasses, in some cases, the already higher inflation rate for March, which was 3.7% according to INDEC.

Companies and Percentage Increases

-Omint3.9%
-Swiss Medical3.7%
-Hospital Británico3.7%
-Galeno3.5%

Additionally, copayments—where applicable to the plan—will also increase by the same percentage as the monthly fee.

Since February 2025, following the publication of Decree 102/2025, prepaid health insurance companies have been allowed to adjust their plan fees according to the specific characteristics of each plan, further deregulating the sector. Previously, increases had to be uniform for all members, but now they can vary by plan. However, there is a restriction: the fee for the oldest age group cannot exceed three times the fee for the youngest group.

The sector justifies these increases by citing the sustained rise in healthcare system costs. The May increases are in addition to those already applied in previous months: in April, increases ranged from 2.2% to 2.8%, and in February, from 2.1% to 2.4%.

Comparison with Inflation

The increase in prepaid health insurance fees for May (up to 3.9%) surpasses the inflation rate for March (3.7%), meaning that, in real terms, the cost of private healthcare is rising faster than the average prices in the economy.

The government has further deregulated the sector, allowing companies to freely set the value of their fees.

There is still a limitation to protect older adults, ensuring that the fee for the oldest age group does not exceed three times that of the youngest.

At the end of March, the creation of the National Agency for the Evaluation of Health Technology Financing (ANEFiTS) was announced. This agency will evaluate the cost-benefit of medicines and medical equipment and define what prepaid health insurers and social security providers must cover.

In May 2025, prepaid health insurance fees will increase by between 3.5% and 3.9%, surpassing, in some cases, the March inflation rate (3.7%). This comes in a context of deregulation, where companies can adjust plan prices based on their costs and characteristics, though with limits for older adults. These increases add to those already applied in previous months and reflect the ongoing rise in the cost of private healthcare in Argentina.

Argentina needs more outside competition to break the monopolies in the healthcare sector. However, the extremely crazy tax laws and ridiculous labor/employment laws will keep any competition out of Argentina.