June 25, 2026 at – 22:08
The IPS recalled that medical rests are sworn statements and warned of civil and criminal sanctions. The statement coincides with the preview of the Paraguay match.
In the run-up to the game Paraguay will play tonight against Australiahe Social Security Institute (IPS) issued a forceful reminder addressed to insured persons, permanent and contracted officials: medical rest certificates They are sworn statements and any falsehood in their processing can lead to administrative, labor, civil and even criminal sanctions.
Although the statement does not refer to the Albirroja match, its dissemination coincided with the expectation of an eventual victory and the traditional festivities that could last until dawnfueling speculation about possible work absences this Friday.
Medical rest is not a simple justification
Through the Circular PR/GPE-GS No. 001/2026the IPS recalled that the rest certificates They must be requested, issued and used with strict adherence to clinical truth, current regulations and the principles of ethics, transparency and institutional integrity.
The pension emphasized that the rest constitutes a sworn declaration of temporary work incapacity, so Any false information or information lacking medical support represents a serious offense..
The warning not only applies to workers who present irregular certificates, but also to health professionals who issue documents without clinical support.
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Audits and controls
As part of the oversight mechanisms, the Economic Benefits Managementthrough the Occupational Risk and Subsidies Directorateannounced that it will carry out technical audits on the rest periods issued.
The IPS may require complementary medical reports and clinical records when it detects inconsistencies, repetitions or any indication of irregularity, even in short-term certificates.
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From summaries to criminal complaints
The institution warned that the presentation or validation of certificates with false information may give rise to administrative, labor, civil and criminal actions, in accordance with current legislation.
Among the aforementioned consequences are the investigation of investigations, the termination of contracts, the loss of the right to receive economic subsidies and the communication of the facts to the Public Ministry, based on article 243 of the Penal Code.
