According to the National Institute of Statistics, as of 2011, 34% of Peruvians do not have access to health insurance.
The long weekend has arrived, and so have the days of reflection and rest. However, some people neglect an important aspect: prevention against possible accidents .
The head of the National Superintendence of Health Insurance ( Sunasa ), Melitón Arce, recommends reviewing your insurance coverage to find out which establishments you can go to if you need medical attention.
Please note that those affiliated with public insurance have access to all the hospitals of the Ministry of Health. You can also go to Essalud .
For people with private insurance, the general a complete list of unit number screening manager of the Peruvian Association of Insurance Companies, Raúl De Andrea, indicates that it is necessary to identify which care centers or clinics they can go to on these holidays.
In addition, it is recommended to be up to date with payments to avoid setbacks in service.
PRECAUTIONS Andrea says that if you usually travel with your family outside the city, it is advisable to purchase a home insurance policy.
He says that at this time of year, robberies increase and many criminals have already identified who is leaving the city and who is staying.
"It is also important to purchase insurance in case of fire or natural disasters , such as earthquakes. The insurer can cover up to 100% of the damages caused," he says.
FOR THE CAR Francisco Díaz, director of the Mapfre Automobile Unit , suggests that people who want to travel in their vehicles, and who already have an additional policy to SOAT, make sure they have their driver's license and proof of technical inspection in order.
"If you travel by car to a neighboring country, you must inform your insurance company," says Díaz.
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