Figure 2 presents data that predict the EAP in Costa Rica to reduce substantially over the
next 40 years. The trend may affect CCSS revenue collection, for example, when
eventually the proportion of the population contributing to the scheme will diminish.
While changes in the income base may compensate for potential losses of this kind and as
mentioned above younger elderly may continue to participate in the health care financing of their families longer than generally anticipated, the decrease in EAP may have an
impact on the financial sustainability of the CCSS scheme.