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Mexico Sets January 2026 Start for Universal Health Registration

A Bienestar credential will underpin shared records across public systems with a goal of cross‑institution care by 2027.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum announced national enrollment will open in January 2026, with every resident to receive a Bienestar credential regardless of IMSS or ISSSTE affiliation.
  • The administration set 2027 as the target for full interoperability so patients can be treated at any public institution with shared medical histories across IMSS, ISSSTE and IMSS‑Bienestar.
  • Officials presented the registration drive as the next phase following 2025 investments in medicine procurement, delivery logistics and new or rehabilitated IMSS facilities.
  • Sheinbaum said employment is expected to rise in 2026 due to public and private investment tied to the broader social program rollout.
  • Additional briefings noted Profeco’s endorsement of Finabien for remittances and reported housing progress toward 400,000 starts in 2025 within a 1.2 million‑home sexennial goal.