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IMSS to Launch Teleconsulta for Mexicans Abroad on December 1

Remote consultations will connect with Salud Casa por Casa to maintain continuity of care when affiliates return to Mexico.

Overview

  • Affiliated migrants will receive remote care from 2,873 family medicine nurses, with initial sessions creating or updating electronic medical records.
  • Appointments will be booked in the IMSS Digital app, with service hours Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00 and weekends from 07:30 to 20:30.
  • IMSS reports 15,375 U.S.-based enrollees in the Persona Trabajadora Independiente program who have insured 14,705 family beneficiaries and declare an average daily base salary near 389 pesos.
  • A total of 13,921 affiliates recovered prior cotized weeks, leading to 1,321 people already receiving pensions.
  • Payment is enabled via a Finabien app button with commissions of 50 pesos and $2.99 per remittance, and the 800 222 2668 orientation line is being opened to migrants.