# Chilean Fonasa surgical benefit programs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-fonasa-surgical-benefit-programs
> Updated: 2026-10-24T01:00:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Chilean public health insurance agency, Fonasa, provides subsidized surgical procedures through the ‘Bono PAD’ (Pago Asociado a Diagnóstico) system. 

For abdominoplasty to treat a flaccid abdomen, members in tiers B, C, and D can access reduced copayments. While the total cost of the procedure is approximately $3,583,580, the benefit lowers the copayment to $1,791,790. Fonasa further offers a loan covering 85% of this copayment, repayable via salary deductions, which can reduce the immediate out-of-pocket cost to roughly $268,770. Eligibility is contingent upon specific medical criteria, including Body Mass Index (BMI) thresholds and physical measurements of the abdominal fold.

In addition to abdominoplasty, Fonasa’s Bono PAD covers bariatric surgeries, such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, at contracted providers. These services aim to treat obesity and related conditions like hypertension and type 2 diabetes, requiring clinical evaluation and long-term medical follow-up.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Fonasa surgical benefits in Chile

Fonasa offers Bono PAD benefits in Chile for abdominoplasty and bariatric surgeries, providing reduced copayments and financing options for eligible patients.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fonasa-surgical-benefits-in-chile

### 2026-09-27: Chilean Fonasa users can access subsidized abdominoplasty via Bono PAD

Chilean Fonasa users can access subsidized abdominoplasty through the Bono PAD benefit, while surgeons warn against rushing aesthetic procedures to meet summer vacation timelines.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-fonasa-users-can-access-subsidized-abdominoplasty-via-bono-pad

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