The National Social Security Council (CNSS) has extended the deadline for a decision on insurance cover for traffic accidents until 9 January 2015, and are keeping the rate at RD$7.50 per head.
According to the general manager of CNSS, Rafael Perez Modesto, the Constitution and the Dominican state guarantees the health of its citizens whatever risk affects them and this includes traffic accidents.
He called on the Administrators of Health Risks (ARS), the National Health Insurance (SENASA) and their network of Health Services Providers (PSS) to continue to provide the cover.