The University of Panama presented to the Commission on Labor, Health, and Social Development a comprehensive proposal that seeks to ensure the stability of the pension system of the Social Security Fund (CSS) under a solidarity model. This initiative reaffirms the university's commitment to building solutions for the future of the country, with the premise that social security should not be a privilege, but a universal right for all Panamanians.
The UP reform project rules out increasing the retirement age and seeks to guarantee that social security remains public and accessible to the entire population. It focuses on maintaining a sustainable and viable pension system without raising costs for the insured.
The proposal is based on a scientific analysis prepared by an interdisciplinary team, which has received both political and citizen support. It highlights the optimization of tax collection, the recovery of owed funds, and better utilization of existing resources as measures to ensure the sustainability of the pension system.
Deans from various faculties of the University of Panama have praised the proposal, noting that it is the only one that comprehensively addresses key aspects of the reform without harming the insured. The importance of maintaining the model of solidarity and equity in social security is emphasized, without negatively affecting workers or pensioners.
In summary, the UP proposal seeks to ensure equitable and sustainable social security through the capitalization of internal savings, rejecting measures such as raising the retirement age and promoting a dignified pension system for future generations.
