Law on Medical Care (Colombia)

01 of the Law No. 776 of 2002 (Medical Care)

Medical benefits are available for insured workers and these include general medical care, specialist care, medicine, hospitalization, maternity care, and transportation. Statutory Law no. 1751, of 16 February 2015 guarantees the fundamental right to health, and regulates as well as establishes mechanisms for protection of this right. Healthcare services are provided by State Social Enterprises and private health institutions.