The Chamber of Appeals in Administrative Litigation of La Plata once again demanded that the Foundation for the Fight against Childhood Neurological Diseases (Fleni) maintain coverage for IOMA members, after confirm a precautionary measure based on a claim from the Buenos Aires Ombudsman and that it had been rejected by the medical institution.
The decision was made after the Fleni appealed the first instance ruling that forced it to maintain the agreement in force since 2004, a claim by the body led by Guido Lorenzino to guarantee care during the renegotiation between the parties, as indicated. failure.
On the subject, the head of the Ombudsman’s Office, Guido Lorenzino, expressed that “we understand the reasons for both positions and we seek to reach a superior solution, without this implying that many people who need care find themselves in a situation of vulnerability. because of an economic dispute.
“It is a new ruling that privileges the fundamental rights of vulnerable people, mainly mothers and fathers whose sons and daughters are cared for and rehabilitated in Fleni”Lorenzino said.
In its rejection of this decision, the medical institution had argued, among other things, that the suspension of the agreement had been due to inconveniences related to the lack of payment, that maintaining it would leave the Foundation in a “ruinous and unviable” situation, and that the services it provides can be carried out by other providers.
However, the Chamber questioned these proposals and confirmed the initial decision of the Administrative Contentious Court No. 4 of La Plata to maintain coverage. I consider that the suspension of the agreement has a direct impact on the right to health of the affiliates who are under medical treatment at Fleni.