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Court Restores 100% PAMI Drug Coverage in Buenos Aires as Agency Updates Credentials and Access Tools

The decision restores free medicine delivery for CABA retirees, with PAMI detailing October credentials and digital steps.

Overview

  • Juzgado Federal Nº 2 granted a collective amparo backed by retirees and Senator Mariano Recalde, suspending national provisions that had reduced coverage and reinstating 100% payment and free delivery of essential medicines for PAMI affiliates in CABA.
  • PAMI reiterated that income-based rules and the social-subsidy exception remain in force to access full drug coverage, including thresholds tied to minimum pensions, asset and private-insurance limits, and required social and medical documentation for exceptions.
  • The agency confirmed the credential formats valid in October: digital credential with QR in the Mi PAMI app, provisional credential with QR downloadable from the website, a provisional ticket from self-service terminals, and existing plastic cards.
  • PAMI highlighted expanded Mi PAMI capabilities for affiliates to view digital credentials, receive and consult electronic prescriptions, check the medical cartilla, book appointments and manage online trámites, with step-by-step web instructions to request no-cost medicines by subsidy.
  • PAMI published its updated roster of exclusive hospitals and reminded affiliates of in-kind supports such as home-delivered diapers (generally 90–120 units monthly based on medical indication) and free eyeglasses and mobility accessories available through established procedures.