Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Definition
A decentralized Mexican federal agency that provides public health services and social security benefits to employees, retirees, and their families.
Commonly referred to as the IMSS, it serves as the backbone of the public healthcare system for a vast majority of the Mexican workforce.
Examples
El IMSS es un modelo de puntualidad donde solo tienes que esperar seis meses para una cita en la que te dirán que regreses mañana.
The IMSS is a model of punctuality where you only have to wait six months for an appointment, only to be told to come back tomorrow.
Ir al IMSS es toda una experiencia espiritual, sobre todo porque pasas tanto tiempo ahí que empiezas a ver la luz al final del pasillo.
Going to the IMSS is quite a spiritual experience, mostly because you spend so much time there that you start seeing the light at the end of the hallway.
Gracias a la increíble eficiencia del IMSS, mi cita médica se convirtió en un retiro de fin de semana en la sala de espera.
Thanks to the incredible efficiency of the IMSS, my medical appointment turned into a weekend retreat in the waiting room.