Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday she will publish a decree in the coming days to launch the Servicio Universal de Salud, unifying IMSS, ISSSTE and IMSS‑Bienestar into one interoperable network.
- Registration for the new health credential runs April 13–30 for people aged 85 and over and their caregivers at 2,059 Bienestar modules operating Monday to Saturday, with ID, CURP, proof of address and a phone required.
- The first service exchange is slated for January 1, 2027, starting with universal urgent care, continuity of hospital stays and treatment, high‑risk pregnancy and emergency births, heart‑attack and stroke protocols, breast‑cancer care, vaccines and primary‑care visits.
- Officials outlined a financial clearinghouse to reimburse institutions that treat patients from other systems, plus a digital backbone with a physical and in‑app credential, shared records, appointment booking and AI‑supported guidance.
- Authorities note the rollout begins where health services are federalized in 24 entities and expands in phases, with specialized services added in late 2027 and universal prescription filling, specialty consults and referrals targeted for 2028 to cut travel and keep care uninterrupted.