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Argentina Names General Pablo Plaza to Lead Military Health Fund OSFA

The move leaves the fund’s mounting debt and service shutdown unresolved.

Overview

  • The Defense Ministry formalized General Pablo Guillermo Plaza as president of OSFA through Resolution 311/2026 published in the Official Gazette.
  • Plaza’s appointment follows the resignation of retired General Sergio Maldonado, who stepped down citing personal reasons.
  • OSFA, created under DNU 88/26 as an autonomous insurer for the Armed Forces, replaced the old IOSFA structure and now operates under the Defense Ministry.
  • Unpaid liabilities reported at more than 200 million pesos have stalled coverage nationwide and pushed more patients into Buenos Aires public hospitals.
  • Defense sought National Treasury money to clear the shortfall, Economy rejected that option, the three Armed Forces put in funds while the Security Forces did not, and services remain paralyzed.