Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)

The Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) is a Mexican government agency that provides health insurance, medical services, and social security benefits to workers and their families. Funded through contributions from employees, employers, and the government, IMSS ensures access to hospitals, doctors, medication, and preventive care. It aims to improve health and well-being, protect against economic hardship due to illness or injury, and promote social security across the country. Essentially, IMSS is Mexico’s main system for delivering comprehensive healthcare and social protection to millions of workers and their dependents.