Brazil - Apply for Health Brazil Card (Cartao do Saude Brasil)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Health Brazil Card (Cartão do Saúde Brasil), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. Depending on the healthcare facility, you may need to schedule appointments for consultations, exams, and treatments.
3. Based on the evaluation, a healthcare professional will develop a treatment plan that may include vision-related treatments, medications, or assistive devices.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The fee for health care program card is free of cost.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. If your application is approved, you will receive your Health Brazil Card.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of income.
• Health record
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Health Brazil Card, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or legal resident
• Be unable to afford private healthcare
• Be a foreigner who is living in Brazil and who is unable to afford private healthcare

Fees

• The fee for health care program card is free of cost.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Health details
• Income details
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Health Brazil Card (Cartão do SUS) is a national health insurance card that allows all Brazilian citizens and legal residents to access public healthcare services in Brazil. The card is also available to foreigners who are living in Brazil and who are unable to afford private healthcare.

Information which might help

The Health Brazil Card can be obtained from a local health clinic or hospital. Once you have the card, you can use it to access a variety of healthcare services, including:

• Doctor's visits
• Hospitalizations
• Prescription medication
• Laboratory tests
• X-rays and other imaging tests
• Prenatal care and childbirth
• Mental health services
• Specialized care, such as cancer treatment and organ transplants

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The Health Brazil Card is a valuable resource for people who need access to healthcare in Brazil. The card helps to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their ability to pay.