Concerns raised over CNSS fund transfer

Santo Domingo.- Arismendi Díaz Santana, president of the Social Security and Health for All Foundation, criticized the recent resolution of the National Social Security Council (CNSS) authorizing the transfer of RD$12.5 billion from the Institute for the Protection and Prevention of Occupational Risks (Idoppril) to other areas of the Social Security System. He argued that this measure violates Law 87-01, which mandates separation between the system’s three regimes due to their different natures, coverage, and funding sources.

Díaz Santana proposed that before executing such a transfer, Congress should amend Law 87-01 to avoid legal disputes. He suggested reforms to strengthen pensions, adjust contributions to Occupational Risk Insurance, and improve maternity benefits. According to the CNSS resolution, the transferred funds would be divided among SeNaSa (RD$6 billion), Sisalril for subsidies (RD$1.5 billion), and the Health account (RD$5.5 billion).

As the first manager of Dominican Social Security, Díaz Santana welcomed President Luis Abinader’s commitment to ensuring SeNaSa’s stability and the appointment of Dr. Eduard Guzmán to lead the institution, following alleged irregularities that prompted a change in its management.