The General Directorate of Information and Defense of Social Security Affiliates (DIDA) reaffirms its protective role in the Dominican Social Security System (SDSS). This entity seeks to simplify processes so that affiliates obtain high-cost medicines without unnecessary delays. The initiative responds to recurring complaints about administrative barriers that affect oncology treatments, hepatitis C and other chronic diseases.
Problem context in the SDSS
In the Dominican Republic, high-cost medicines pose a challenge for the health system. According to data from the Ministry of Public Health, more than 50,000 patients depend on these drugs annually, with costs exceeding RD$100,000 per treatment. Historically, Law 87-01 regulates their coverage, but bureaucratic procedures have caused delays of up to six months, according to reports from
