Costa Rica CCSS admits no funds to pay 510 terminal patient caregivers

The CCSS financial director acknowledged in an internal letter that budgeted resources are insufficient to pay 510 caregivers for terminally and seriously ill patients, signaling a funding shortfall in the public health system. The admission is confirmed by the source, but the broader fiscal impact and potential service disruption remain uncertain. This matters as it highlights systemic underfunding of healthcare in Costa Rica, potentially affecting patient care and public trust.

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