Fondo Nacional de Salud
Funding branch of the Chilean Ministry of Health / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fondo Nacional de Salud, also known as FONASA, is the financial entity entrusted to collect, manage and distribute state funds for health in Chile. It is funded by the public (7% of employees' monthly income).[1] It was created in 1979 by Decree Law No. 2763.
FONASA is part of the NHSS and has executive power through the Chilean Ministry of Health. FONASA headquarters are in Santiago and decentralized public service is conducted by various Regional Offices.[2]
Twelve million beneficiaries benefit from FONASA. It provides health benefits and health care by professionals and institutions.[3]