On March 15, 2020, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Wanda Vázquez Garced, issued an Executive Order to facilitate the private and public closings necessary to combat the effects of the coronavirus...

The ACA and its regulations have been incorporated into the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Code, as amended.

Given the recent increase in COVID-19 positivity rates in Puerto Rico, on Thursday, August 5, 2021, Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2020-062

With COVID-19 positivity rates falling below 3.4%, on March 7, 2022, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order 2022-019 (EO)...

On April 1st, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") announced its Medicare Advantage ("MA") Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies for Calendar...

Puerto Rico's hospital industry faces unprecedented financial pressures from Medicaid funding cuts, payment delays, and operational challenges that threaten the sustainability of healthcare facilities across the island.

NOTE: Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic.