President Luis Abinader announced on Sunday, 1 December 2024 that retired members of the Dominican Armed Forces will receive 100% coverage for their health insurance starting 1 January 2025.
During a luncheon at the Ministry of Defense, Abinader expressed his gratitude to the retired military personnel and emphasized that this increased coverage is a matter of justice. “Now, when they need it most, they will have full access to healthcare,” he stated.
The President acknowledged the long-standing disparities in pay and benefits between active-duty and retired military members. He assured the audience that the government is committed to improving the conditions for all members of the armed forces in the years to come.
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre explained that this new policy will provide retired military...
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