The medical leave In Chile, these are a fundamental right for workers who, for health reasons, need to be absent from their jobs. This document not only justifies the absence from work, but also guarantees a subsidy equivalent to the worker’s remuneration during the time that he or she is incapacitated. However, there are cases in which some people try to obtain this benefit fraudulently, which constitutes a serious crime with serious legal repercussions.
Submit a fake medical license can lead to severe criminal consequences. According to information provided by the Library of the National Congress of Chile, the law establishes that those who participate in the falsification, obtaining or fraudulent processing of medical licenses face minor to medium-level prison sentences. This means that they could receive a sentence ranging from 61 days to 3 years in prison.
In addition to prison sentences, people who commit this crime also face fines significant. The initial fine can range between 25 and 250 Monthly Tax Units (UTM), which is equivalent to a sum of between $1,647,525 and $16,475,250. In the event of a repeat offence, the financial penalty increases significantly and can reach fines of between 50 and 500 UTM, that is, between $3,295,050 and $32,950,500.
The fines Not only do they apply to individuals who present false licenses, but also to medical professionals who issue them without justification. The Superintendency of Social Security is the entity in charge of imposing these sanctions, which can include fines of up to 7.5 UTM ($494,257). In case of repeat offense, the fine can double, reaching $988,515.
In addition to the finesphysicians who issue unfounded medical licenses also face suspension of their authority to issue such documents. The suspension can range from 30 days to one year, depending on the number of repeat offenses in a three-year period. In extreme cases, additional fines for these professionals can reach up to 60 UTM, equivalent to $3,954,060.
