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State of Mexico’s Eastern Zone Tops National App-Worker IMSS Registrations at 718,526

Enrolled workers receive immediate work-injury protection, five IMSS insurances, Infonavit contributions under a six-month pilot preceding permanent gig-work regulations.

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Overview

  • IMSS Estado de México Oriente has enrolled 718,526 platform workers from 58 municipalities, marking the largest regional cluster in the country.
  • These affiliates represent over half of the 1.291 million platform-related positions registered nationwide through July 31 in the pilot.
  • Affiliated gig workers must obtain a Social Security Number via the IMSS portal and register at their assigned medical unit to access benefits.
  • National data show 90% of enrolled platform workers are men and most are under 35, while 23% already had formal employment or insurance.
  • The IMSS pilot includes digital QR code services and ongoing compliance monitoring as officials prepare permanent regulations for app-based labor.