Recognition of the Right to Early Retirement for People with Catastrophic Illnesses in Ecuador

Abstract

In Ecuador, social security laws have certain minimum requirements that must be met by people who wish to retire early when they present a pathology that prevents them from continuing with their functions, whether due to a degenerative or orphan disease, they can benefit from the retirement process due to Catastrophic illness. For the development of this work, a qualitative and exploratory methodology was used. In turn, the following techniques were carried out: The survey, which was directed at five users who were undergoing the early retirement process and; the interview with the Institutional Sponsorship Lawyer. The objective of the study is to understand the procedure that an insured person must follow due to suffering from a catastrophic illness and when this benefit applies. The results show that our legislation recognizes this type of retirement, however the rules must be followed. It is recommended to seek legal advice in these cases if there is ignorance.