# Río Negro health insurance reform proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ro-negro-health-insurance-reform-proposal > Updated: 2026-09-12T13:08:11.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Governor Alberto Weretilneck of Río Negro has introduced a legislative project to allow state employees and retirees to freely choose their health insurance providers, effectively ending mandatory affiliation with the provincial provider, IPROSS. The government argues the move will foster competition and modernize services. Minister of Government and Labor Agustín Ríos stated that IPROSS is prepared to compete through expanded coverage and new technology, noting the provider must “earn the trust” of its affiliates to retain them. The proposal has faced criticism from the teachers' union UnTER, which claims the initiative is a tactic to mask the “systematic emptying” of the provincial health insurance and public health sectors. Additionally, critics have raised concerns regarding the financial sustainability of the solidarity-based system, fearing that if lower-usage members opt out, IPROSS will lack the resources to cover members with high-cost or complex medical needs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Río Negro proposes freedom of choice for IPROSS health coverage Río Negro proposes allowing state workers and retirees to choose their health insurance, ending mandatory IPROSS affiliation to foster competition and individual choice. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ro-negro-proposes-freedom-of-choice-for-ipross-health-coverage ### 2026-09-10: Río Negro Governor proposes free choice of health insurance for state workers Río Negro Governor Weretilneck proposes allowing state workers to choose their health insurance, facing union criticism. Meanwhile, Tucumán launches a 'Clean Record' registry for public officials. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ro-negro-governor-proposes-free-choice-of-health-insurance-for-state-workers --- Cite as: Río Negro health insurance reform proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ro-negro-health-insurance-reform-proposal