Файл:Fonasa.jpgFONASA, the funding branch of the Ministry of Health.
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]
All beneficiaries are placed into four sections according to their income.
There are two types of care arrangements:
Modality of Institutional Care: Delivered in public health facilities (clinics, rehabilitation centers and hospitals CDT).
Free Choice Modality: Delivered by professional and private health facilities and who have signed an agreement with FONASA. Public hospitals are included in free choice modality if the recipient chooses their physician and/or are hospitalized in a private room. The focus of this modality is paid through a Health Care Bonus. The value of the bonus depends on the level of registration of the professional or health facility where he or she attends. There are three levels with 1 being the cheapest and 3 being the most expensive.
