Health Social Security (EsSalud) It is a key alternative for thousands of families seeking to guarantee medical coverage to their dependents. This benefit not only includes minor children and spouses, but also children over 18 years under certain conditions.
With a wide network of hospitals and care centers, EsSalud represents a pillar of the health system in Peru. This 2025, the institution expands its services to various family groups and establishes a key requirement for the inclusion of older children. Therefore it is necessary that
ESSALUD: What requirement that children of legal age must meet to be affiliated?
For an eldest child of 18 years can be insured in EsSaludyou must present a total and permanent disability that prevents you from working. This condition must be officially certified by the institution itself, since it seeks to provide adequate and priority support to families in vulnerable situation.
Once the disability is certified, the eldest son can access comprehensive coverage that includes medical consultations, specialized treatments and rehabilitation programs. This benefit seeks to guarantee your well -being and improve your quality of life, even if you cannot generate your own income.
How to register my relatives to EsSalud in 2025?
He Registration of Habientes in EsSalud It can be done in two ways: through the insured’s employer entity or through the living platform. Both options facilitate registration of relatives safely and efficiently.
- Registration by T-Registration: This system is used by employers to register the relatives of the formal worker. The process ensures that the data is incorporated correctly into the ESSalud system.
- Registration by living platform: Insured can perform this process independently from the virtual integrated window of the insured (VIVA). It is necessary to create a user and password to complete the online process.
In both cases, the required documentation must be provided, such as the family’s DNI, medical certificates (In case of disability) and acts of birth or marriage, as appropriate.
What other relatives can I register in ESSALUD insurance?
In addition to the older children with disabilitiesEsSalud allows the affiliation of other direct relatives of the insured, which guarantees inclusive access to medical care. This comprehensive coverage reinforces EsSalud’s commitment to the well -being of Peruvian families, with services that respond to their health needs. Among the beneficiaries are:
- Spouses or concubines: In the case of concubinage, it must be legally recognized.
- Minor children: From birth to 18 years, with coverage that includes consultations, vaccines and specialized care.
- Children from conception: pregnant mothers can access essential prenatal care to guarantee healthy pregnancies.
What is EsSalud and what are its functions?
Essalud, the Social Security Health in Peru, manages health services for formal workers, pensioners and their dependents. The institution aims to guarantee access to medical care, prevent diseases and promote rehabilitation programs.
With a national network of hospitals and health centers, EsSalud provides medical attention integral to millions of insured. In addition, it implements strategies to strengthen prevention, such as vaccination campaigns and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Know the subsidies that EsSalud provides to your insured in 2025
- Breastfeeding subsidy: S/820 for women who have given birth.
- Maternity subsidy: Cover the mother’s work absence.
- Burial provision: It covers funeral expenses (S/2,070).
- Temporary disability subsidy: support those who cannot work for health reasons.
Source: Larepublica

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