As part of yet another series of regulatory measures targeting non-state economic actors, the Cuban regime has announced that individuals charging for the care of children and the elderly will now need certifications from the Ministries of Education and Public Health.
During a televised conference on the state-run Canal Caribe, Ariel Fonseca Quesada, General Director of Employment at the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, stated that these providers must obtain a certification to prove their competency in these roles.
The new regulation is set to take effect on September 19. According to the platform's Facebook page, this gradual process aims to address public concerns and aligns with the principles established when micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises were created.
Fonseca Quesada explained that this measure is part of a broader set of projections designed to correct inefficiencies and boost the economy. It also updates the legal framework governing non-state economic actors.
According to Cubadebate, the new regulatory package aims to reorganize resolutions related to the creation, merger, division, and dissolution of entities. It also addresses economic contracting procedures and bidding processes between state entities and non-state economic actors, taxation norms, and pricing and tariff treatments for self-employed workers.
The adjustments aim to consolidate the application of taxes based on principles of generality and tax equity, as well as to enhance the collection of budgetary revenues in line with each taxpayer’s economic capacity.
The regime detailed all these measures in a new update of the Official Gazette, published on August 19.
FAQs on New Regulations for Child and Elderly Care Providers in Cuba
Here we address some frequently asked questions regarding the recent regulations announced by the Cuban government concerning paid child and elderly care providers.
When will the new regulation take effect?
The new regulation will take effect on September 19.
What certifications are required for child and elderly care providers?
Providers will need certifications from the Ministries of Education and Public Health.
Why is the Cuban government implementing this measure?
The measure aims to address public concerns, correct economic inefficiencies, and enhance the legal framework for non-state economic actors.