This process contemplates the progressive replacement of the physical card and the standardization of the use of the rights validation system, with the aim of streamlining care.
The Social Security Fund (CSS) announced that, as of May 1, 2026, Panamanian insured They will be able to access health services and financial benefits only by presenting their identity card. staff.
The entity explained that the measure responds to the progress in the digitalization of the insured identification system. This process contemplates the progressive replacement of the physical card and the standardization of the use of the rights validation system, with the aim of streamlining care.
However, the entity specified that foreign citizens will be exempt from this provision and must continue to present the physical card issued by the institution in order to receive the services.
For these cases, the entity enabled one agency per province to issue the document. In the province of Panama, the procedure can be carried out at the Workers’ Health Institute (Renta 5) and at the San Miguelito agency. In the rest of the country, the authorized points are the agencies of David, Colón, Chitré, Santiago, Penonomé, Changuinola and La Chorrera.
Only by presenting your ID do you access CSS services.
The Social Security Fund informs policyholders that, as of May 1, 2026, they will be able to access health services and financial benefits only by presenting their personal identity card.… pic.twitter.com/hhZWHiVTEF
— CSSPanama (@CSSPanama) April 30, 2026
