{"id":18496,"date":"2026-11-03T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=18496"},"modified":"2026-11-02T21:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T02:21:11","slug":"retiree-discounts-expanded-under-new-law-signed-by-mulino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/politics-government\/retiree-discounts-expanded-under-new-law-signed-by-mulino\/","title":{"rendered":"Retiree Discounts Expanded Under New Law Signed by Mulino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Jos\u00e9 Ra\u00fal Mulino signed legislation on Monday, November 2, expanding Panama retiree discounts<\/a><\/strong> across healthcare, food, utilities, and funeral services, while also enacting the $35.11 billion national budget<\/a> for fiscal year<\/a> 2027. The reform modifies Law No. 6 of June 16, 1987, which established benefits for retirees, pensioners, and senior citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Assembly<\/a> approved the measure with 50 votes in favor. Deputy Javier Sucre sponsored the initiative, which now carries penalties up to $5,000 for businesses that refuse to honor the mandated discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new law establishes a 20 percent discount on medications and a 25 percent reduction on medical consultations. CSS office Credit Caja Seguro Social<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Healthcare and Medical Benefits<\/a> Under the Expanded Panama Retiree Discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new law establishes a 20 percent discount on medications and a 25 percent reduction on medical consultations. It also applies a 20 percent discount to assistive equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and hospital beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coverage now extends to laboratory tests, X-rays, and oncology treatments. The legislation adds discounts for prosthetics, canes, portable toilets, bath chairs, and specialized mattresses. Adult diapers are also included in the expanded benefits package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond medical care, the reform addresses everyday household expenses.. Retired Couple Shopping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Utilities, Housing, and Daily Living Cost Reductions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond medical care, the reform addresses everyday household expenses. Seniors can access discounts on food purchases and basic home services such as electricity, water, garbage collection, telephone, and internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing-transactions qualify for reductions when the senior citizen owns the property. The law also covers tourism, hotel stays, and recreational activities to broaden savings options for older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral expenses received specific attention in the legislation. Discounts apply to coffins, urns, funeral service contracts, and end-of-life costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Presidente Mulino sanciona ley que extiende beneficios a jubilados y pensionados*\n\nEn cumplimiento de su promesa a los adultos mayores del pa\u00eds, el presidente de la Rep\u00fablica, @JoseRaulMulino sancion\u00f3 este lunes la nueva Ley que modifica y adiciona art\u00edculos a la Ley 6 de 1987, sobre beneficios a los jubilados, pensionados y tercera edad.\n\nLa nueva norma que ahora lleva la firma del presidente Mulino expande los beneficios que les otorga la Ley 6 de 1987, particularmente en los renglones de descuentos en productos y servicios de salud, como medicamentos, consultas m\u00e9dicas, ex\u00e1menes de laboratorio, radiograf\u00edas y tratamientos oncol\u00f3gicos, entre otros.\n\nTambi\u00e9n introduce descuentos en bienes, equipos de asistencia y ayudas t\u00e9cnicas, como pr\u00f3tesis, sillas de ruedas, muletas, bastones, andaderas, sanitarios port\u00e1tiles, sillas de ba\u00f1o, camas hospitalarias y colchones especializados.\n\nOtros descuentos nuevos son la compra de ata\u00fades y urnas, contrataci\u00f3n de servicios funerarios, pa\u00f1ales desechables para adultos, y diversos gastos relacionados a tr\u00e1mites de vivienda, cuando un adulto mayor sea el propietario.\n\nLa nueva ley tambi\u00e9n aumenta las multas a las personas naturales y jur\u00eddicas que se nieguen a hacer los descuentos para jubilados hasta en 5 mil balboas.<\/p>— Astrid Salazar (@as_salazar) November 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>\n