The Spanish government is considering dismantling Muface, a system providing private health coverage to public employees, as private insurers withdraw from renewing contracts.

This move could shift 67.3% of Muface's 1.5 million members to the public health system, requiring significant investment and expansion.

The Ministry of Health argues that the public system can absorb these patients, despite concerns about increased waiting times and infrastructure strain.

Regions like Andalusia and Extremadura would face the greatest impact due to their higher elderly populations.

The decision has sparked protests from public employees worried about potential cuts to their healthcare services.