Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

Medical Care and Sickness Benefits Convention, 1969 (No. 130) - Ecuador (Ratification: 1978)

With reference to its direct request on the application of the Invalidity, Old Age and Survivors’ Benefits Convention, 1967 (No. 128), the Committee notes the information provided by the Government in relation to the scope of application of the Convention (Part I – Article 2, in conjunction with Articles 11(a) and 20(a) of the Convention), the coverage of small-scale farmers and of agricultural workers (Article 3).

Part II (Medical care). Articles 11(a) and 12, in conjunction with Article 14 (Coverage of the spouses and children of insured persons). Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes the adoption of Resolution No. C.D.332 of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) issuing the regulations for the granting of benefits under the general individual and family health insurance scheme. The Committee notes with satisfaction the amendment of sections 102, 105 and 117 of the Social Security Act which has the effect of extending coverage of social protection for health and sickness to dependent spouses and partners and children up to 18 years of age.