How to request a reimbursement of up to $1,400 from IESS for a family member's death
The IESS in Ecuador offers a financial aid of up to $1,437.90 for funeral expenses upon the death of a member, which can be claimed by relatives or persons who incurred the costs.
IESS Hospital reaches 1,600 surgeries on legs and shoulders with minimally invasive technology
The Hospital del IESS in Guayaquil has successfully performed 1,600 minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries on knees and shoulders, marking a significant achievement in healthcare service delivery in the region.
Until what age do your children have medical coverage at IESS and what happens if the affiliate dies?
Affiliates and retirees of Ecuador's IESS have the option to extend health coverage to their family members, including conditions and age limits.
Vice President Pinto leads meeting to review progress of the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital intervention
Ecuador's Vice President María José Pinto led a working meeting to assess the intervention actions at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital.
Were you fired? How to collect the IESS Unemployment Insurance and how much money you are entitled to
This article explains the process and eligibility requirements for collecting unemployment insurance from Ecuador's Social Security Institute (IESS) after losing a job.
IESS Hospital in Santa Elena
The provincial federation of retirees in Santa Elena is advocating for the construction of a tertiary hospital to ensure adequate healthcare for local residents.
Progress on the Monay-IESS traffic distributor project, on the Cuenca-Azogues route, reaches 25%
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and Infrastructure Minister Roberto Luque announced that the Monay-IESS traffic distributor project has achieved 25% completion, with an investment of $43.3 million.
Unsecured or secured loans?: Which one is better to request today
Ecuador's Biess offers different loan types for affiliates, including unsecured and secured loans, outlining the eligibility and requirements for each.
IESS announces new manager for Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital
The IESS has appointed Josué Elías Pilco Tarira as the new general manager of the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital in Guayaquil following a government intervention.
Attention: these are 4 reasons why you can lose the IESS pension
The article discusses the four key reasons why beneficiaries may lose their montepío pension from the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS).
IESS: Appeal hearing for the appointment of the insured representative will take place in June
The appointment of Jorge Moncayo as the insured representative at the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (IESS) is still under judicial dispute, with an appeal hearing scheduled for June 19.
Everything in Ten Minutes
Patients are struggling to secure medical appointments in Ecuador's IESS system, facing delays that can last for months, prompting the institution to announce a controversial measure to reduce consultation times to ten minutes.
IESS invests more than $19,000 in medical technology for Emergencies and Rehabilitation in Cuenca
The IESS has invested over $19,000 in medical technology to enhance emergency and rehabilitation services in Cuenca.
Retirement is my right
The author shares their frustrating experience with the retirement process in Ecuador after 40 years of teaching.
How to obtain a quirografario loan in Ecuador
The article explains the process and requirements for obtaining a quirografario loan through the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security.
IESS invests $14 million to guarantee medicines for 15 months
The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) has invested $14.2 million in a centralized purchase of medicines to ensure essential drugs are available across its health facilities for the next 15 months.
Health cannot be 'streamlined' by cutting clinical time
Ecuador's health care system is facing criticism over its new initiative aimed at reducing appointment times without addressing underlying systemic issues.
Retirees Without a Future
The article discusses the struggles faced by retirees in Ecuador, highlighting insufficient pension benefits and the challenges of finding work after retirement.
IESS announces optimization of staff without layoffs
The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute announced a staff optimization process aimed at better talent distribution, clarifying that this does not involve layoffs.
Cold storage units at the IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital present 'critical failures' and 'multiple deficiencies'
The IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital is beginning a process to contract preventive and corrective maintenance for its cold storage units due to critical failures and deficiencies reported in recent assessments.
Will it become a reality?
Ecuador's IESS health regulations set to take effect in February 2026 emphasize timely emergency services but require adequate resources and conditions.
IESS supplies its hospitals with antiretrovirals to guarantee HIV treatments
The Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (IESS) has distributed antiretroviral medications to healthcare facilities nationwide to ensure the continuity of HIV treatments.
IESS increases 4,000 new daily appointments with scheduling reorganization
The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) is implementing a new scheduling system that will add 4,000 daily appointments to its existing 50,000.
Anesthesiologist Found Dead in a Bathroom of the IESS Hospital in Esmeraldas
A 38-year-old anesthesiologist was found deceased in a bathroom at the IESS Hospital in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, just before she was scheduled to participate in a surgical procedure.
IESS recognizes 'important deficiencies' and 'low productivity' in 115 dispensaries of the Rural Social Security that will be intervened for $6.1 million in ten months
The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) has recognized significant deficiencies and low productivity in 115 rural dispensaries, which will undergo intervention with a budget of $6.1 million over ten months.
The new building of the IESS in Portoviejo has a date for its opening: the previous structure collapsed in the 2016 earthquake
The new administrative complex of Ecuador's Social Security Institute (IESS) in Portoviejo is set to open in April, reviving services for thousands after the 2016 earthquake destruction.
'For those of us who cannot during the week, it is a good implementation': The IESS Cash Fund attended for the first time on a Saturday in Guayaquil
The IESS Cash Fund in Guayaquil opened on a Saturday for the first time, catering to users unable to visit during weekdays due to work scheduling conflicts.
IESS pays $112 million to more than 190 external providers
The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) announced the payment of $112 million to over 190 external providers to ensure the continuity of services as part of the government's responsible economic management policies.
For the first time in its history, the Social Security Fund will operate on a Saturday: these are the available services
The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) in Guayaquil will provide services for the first time on a Saturday, February 7, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its 58-year history.
Inheritance in the IESS: How to claim the reserve and severance fund of a deceased relative
When a member of Ecuador's IESS passes away, their relatives can access accumulated benefits like the reserve and severance funds, provided they meet the established legal and administrative requirements.