What are the statutory health insurance benefits in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, employers must register their business with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), which includes the Sickness and Maternity Insurance (SEM) and the Disability, Pension, and Death Insurance (SEM). Each month, employers are responsible for withholding a portion of their employees’ wages to contribute to the CCSS. These contributions grant employees access to various healthcare benefits, which include:

• Surgery
• Preventative care
• Hospital visits
• Rehabilitation

These measures ensure that employees in Costa Rica receive the necessary healthcare coverage as mandated by local regulations.