Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 10, 2026, from the General Technical Secretariat, publishing the Agreement between the INSS, the ISM and the Generalitat Valenciana for remote access to medical reports of administrative files |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 20, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 8, 2026 |
| Direct stakeholders | Medical inspectors and healthcare personnel of the Public Health Service of the Comunitat Valenciana |
| Category | Social Security |
| Enabled system | ATRIUM (INSS system for disability files) |
| Signatory organizations | National Institute of Social Security (INSS), Institute of Maritime Social Affairs (ISM) and Generalitat Valenciana |
Coordination between Social Security and Valencian public healthcare takes a significant operational leap in 2026. The agreement signed between the INSS, the ISM and the Generalitat Valenciana, published in the BOE on July 20, 2026, enables remote access to the INSS ATRIUM system so that Valencian medical inspectors can consult disability files without intermediaries or administrative delays.
This change, which came into force on July 8, 2026, directly affects how degree reviews are managed, the determination of contingencies and the monitoring of contributory economic benefits in the Comunitat Valenciana.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement regulates the access of healthcare personnel from the Medical Inspection of the Valencian Public Health Service to the INSS ATRIUM system. This system centralizes administrative files for temporary and permanent disability managed by both the INSS and the ISM.
The key elements of the agreement are:
- Access without the consent of the interested party: the agreement is based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Consolidated Text of the General Social Security Law (TRLGSS), which allow data processing without consent when exercising public control functions.
- Type of consultable information: medical reports and administrative status of temporary and permanent disability files.
- Coverage of maritime workers: the agreement expressly includes files managed by the ISM, which covers workers in the maritime-fishing sector.
- Stated purpose: improve coordination between Social Security and regional healthcare, reduce fraud in benefits and increase efficiency in monitoring contributory economic benefits.
- Covered processes: reviews of permanent disability degree, determination of contingencies (common or occupational) and management of medical sick leave.
Economic and operational impact
This agreement does not generate direct costs for companies nor does it modify benefit amounts. Its impact is operational and control-related, with relevant indirect consequences for employers and workers on sick leave.
The most important practical effects are:
- Greater agility in reviews: the Valencian Medical Inspection will be able to cross information with the INSS in real time, accelerating degree reviews and the resolution of permanent disability files.
- Strengthened fraud control: by eliminating dependence on manual information requests, the possibility of inconsistent files going unnoticed between administrations is reduced.
- Impact on companies with workers on prolonged temporary disability: more agile reviews can result in faster medical discharges or changes in contingency (from common to occupational or vice versa), which directly affects who assumes the cost of the benefit.
- No change in contribution obligations: the agreement does not modify bases, rates or contribution obligations for companies.
Who does it affect?
- Medical inspectors and healthcare personnel of the Medical Inspection of the Public Health Service of the Comunitat Valenciana: they are the direct users of the new remote access.
- Workers in a situation of temporary or permanent disability with a file at the INSS or ISM and residence or healthcare in the Comunitat Valenciana.
- Workers in the maritime-fishing sector with files managed by the ISM, expressly included in the agreement.
- Companies with employees on prolonged sick leave in the Comunitat Valenciana: more agile reviews can affect the duration of sick leave and the determination of contingencies.
- Management firms and labor advisors managing disability files for Valencian workers: they should be aware that the regional Medical Inspection now has direct access to INSS data.
Practical example
A Valencian worker has been on temporary disability for six months due to a musculoskeletal condition. His company, based in Valencia, has been making normal contributions while the worker receives the INSS benefit.
Before this agreement, if the Medical Inspection of the Valencian Public Health Service wanted to review the file to assess whether a permanent disability proposal was appropriate, it had to request the documentation from the INSS through administrative channels, with the delays that entails.
As of July 8, 2026, the medical inspector can directly access the ATRIUM system and consult the medical reports and administrative status of the file in real time. If he detects that the contingency is misclassified (for example, that it should be occupational rather than common), he can act more quickly. This can result in the company having to assume or stop assuming part of the cost of the benefit, depending on the contingency that is ultimately determined.
What should companies do now?
- Review prolonged temporary disability files of employees in Valencia: if you have workers on long-term sick leave in the Comunitat Valenciana, anticipate that medical reviews may be more frequent and agile from now on.
- Verify the contingency declared in each file: the greater exchange of information between the Medical Inspection and the INSS can result in changes in contingency (common/occupational). Make sure the classification is correct to avoid subsequent claims.
- Inform your management firm or labor advisor: if you outsource HR management, communicate this change so they are alert to possible notifications resulting from accelerated reviews.
- No action is necessary regarding data protection: access is legally protected under the GDPR and TRLGSS for public control functions. No worker consent or company action is required.
- Follow the evolution of the agreement: this type of agreement is usually extended to other autonomous communities. If you operate in several regions, stay alert to similar agreements in other territories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the INSS ATRIUM system and what information does it contain?
ATRIUM is the INSS computer system that centralizes administrative files for temporary and permanent disability. It contains medical reports and the administrative status of each file. Thanks to this agreement, personnel from the Medical Inspection of the Valencian Public Health Service can consult it directly as of July 8, 2026.
Does the worker need to give consent for the Medical Inspection to access their data?
No. The agreement is expressly based on the GDPR and TRLGSS, which allow access to health data without the consent of the interested party when it comes to public control functions. The worker does not have to authorize anything for the Valencian Medical Inspection to consult their file in ATRIUM.
Does this agreement affect maritime workers?
Yes. The agreement expressly includes files managed by the Institute of Maritime Social Affairs (ISM), which covers workers in the maritime-fishing sector. Healthcare personnel from the Valencian Medical Inspection will also be able to access these files through the ATRIUM system.
When did this agreement come into force?
The agreement came into force on July 8, 2026, although it was published in the BOE on July 20, 2026 through the Resolution of the General Technical Secretariat.
What consequences can it have for a company that has employees on sick leave in Valencia?
The greater exchange of information between the regional Medical Inspection and the INSS can speed up reviews of permanent disability degree and the determination of contingencies. If the contingency of a file changes (from common to occupational or vice versa), it can affect who assumes the cost of the benefit. It is recommended to review the correct classification of active files.
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-15840