Within the framework of the World Breastfeeding Weekwhich is celebrated from August 1 to 7, the Superintendence of Health and Occupational Risks (SISALRIL) informs that this year more than 1,164 million pesos in Breastfeeding subsidy.
So far from 2025, near 61 thousand affiliated mothers To the family health insurance (SFS) in the contributory regime they have received this economic support, as a right acquired through the Law 87-01 that created the Dominican system of Social security.
He Breastfeeding subsidy It has been a relevant support for working mothers can guarantee one Better food and well -being For your children during the first year of life.
“Our commitment is to guarantee effective access to rights that Social Security Law grants to working mothers. It fills us with satisfaction to see that the Breastfeeding subsidy It has become a crucial support for thousands of families, which drives us to continue simplifying the processes so that more and more Dominican can benefit from it, “said the Superintendent Miguel Ceara Hattonthrough a press release.
In the year 2024the entity benefited 60,695 motherswith a total paid amount that exceeded 1,320 million pesos for breastfeeding.
Access to Breastfeeding subsidy
The subsidy is available for workers who win up to three national minimum wagesgranting for each child born alive during 12 months. This benefit also applies in cases of pregnancy loss.
This application process has been simplified, allowing Mothers carry out the procedure directly through the virtual office of SISALRILwithout intermediaries.
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The subsidy is deposited directly in the banking accounts of the workers, which represents essential and timely financial support during the breastfeeding period.
The SISALRIL reiterated his commitment to continue working To strengthen support for Mothers infants, promoting policies that favor their well -being and thus contributing to the social development of the country.
