In order to access any PAMI benefit, holders must have their personal information updated on the official website.
He Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI) It is a system that guarantees retirees and pensioners who retired through ANSES a care system with doctors, health centers and specific benefits to improve their quality of life.
Among the extra benefits that can be accessed the owners and their families are orthopedic accessories designed specifically for patients without autonomya comprehensive dental program, and discounts on glasses and hearing aids if necessary.
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Who can access this PAMI benefit
This benefit is aimed primarily at older adults and people with reduced mobility who are at high risk of falls or injuries from lack of balance or stability. This accessory comes included in a combo along with an anti-decubitus mattress and a trapeze to get out of bed. These are essential to improve the quality of life of patients with little autonomy.
How to order the portable toilet
Before beginning the process, retirees must gather a series of documents to certify the need for the portable toilet:
- Electronic medical order: issued by the general practitioner or a specialist.
- National Identity Document (DNI): to verify the identity of the member.
- Manual or electronic order from family doctor or specialist: if necessary.
- Medical history summary– This should include the member’s weight and height to ensure the mattress properly fits their needs.
Once these papers are gathered, these steps must be followed on the website or in person at the official PAMI offices:
- Complete the process online: If you have Internet access and the electronic order, you can complete the entire procedure online through the PAMI web portal. This system allows you to do the process quickly and comfortably from home.
- Request an appointment at a PAMI agency: If you cannot do it on the online platform, you can request an appointment at a closest PAMI agency to complete the procedure in person. At the agency, you will receive advice and you will be able to present the required documentation.
- I received the authorization and the portable toilet: Once the procedure is approved, the toilet will be sent directly to the member’s home at no cost.
Source: Ambito
