Professional statute overview
Enactment structure, operative effect and source provenance
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Purpose and legislative effect
“This is the preamble and table of contents for Law 1438 of 2011, which reforms the General Health Social Security System and sets out other provisions.”
This is the preamble and table of contents for Law 1438 of 2011, which reforms the General Health Social Security System and sets out other provisions. This article states the law’s purpose: to strengthen the health social security system and promote coordinated action by the State, institutions, and society to improve health and provide quality, inclusive, equitable services for residents. El Gobierno Nacional debe definir metas e indicadores de salud y hacer una evaluación integral del sistema cada cuatro años; si los resultados son deficientes, el Ministerio de la Protección Social y la Superintendencia Nacional de Salud deben evaluar y तयerminar medidas. This article sets out the principles of Colombia’s health social security system, including universal coverage, mandatory affiliation, non-discrimination, user choice, and a duty for everyone to promote self-care and responsible use of system resources. El Ministerio de la Protección Social dirige, orienta y conduce el Sector Salud como órgano rector.
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How the instrument operates
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Enacted 2011 · Record updated 1 Jan 2011. The date shown identifies this source expression and should not be treated as proof that no later change exists.
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This is the preamble and table of contents for Law 1438 of 2011, which reforms the General Health Social Security System and sets out other provisions.
Section preamble
El Gobierno Nacional debe dirigir la política de salud pública, garantizar la ejecución y resultados de las acciones de promoción y prevención, y fijar prioridades para el uso de esos recursos.
Section 10
The State, parents or legal representatives, and health system institutions share responsibility for children’s care and timely, integral health care, and for ensuring the benefit plan services are provided.
Section 20
Las entidades territoriales administran el Régimen Subsidiado y deben asegurar acceso oportuno y de calidad; el Ministerio puede hacer el giro directo de recursos y debe definir un plan de implementación progresiva.
Section 29
El Gobierno Nacional debe estimular la creación, diseño, autorización y operación de planes voluntarios y seguros de salud, individuales y colectivos. También se prohíbe el uso comercial de ciertas notas y elementos editoriales de la compilación.
Section 39
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Source and current-law status
Source record view
Source record from www.secretariasenado.gov.co · Enacted 2011 · Record updated 1 Jan 2011
The source record does not state a definitive current-law status. Check the official publisher and later amendments before relying on this text.