The Role of Insurance in Social Protection in Latin America

Daniel Titelman and Andras Uthoff

International Social Security Review, 2005, vol. 58, issue 2‐3, 43-69

Abstract: Social protection schemes in Latin America face serious short falls in the financial resources available to meet their needs. New types of insurance envisaged in reforms should help to contain costs and increase coverage. However, in strengthening schemes' coverage it is highly probable that considerable demand for additional financial resources will arise to address the need to introduce the principle of solidarity into the system. This article examines reforms in the financing of social security for healthcare and pensions, highlighting the implications of various public‐private combinations for financial management and coverage.

Date: 2005
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