Brazil - Apply for National Program for Digital Inclusion in Health Card( Cartao do Programa Nacional de Inclusao Digital na Saude)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Program for Digital Inclusion in Health Card( Cartão do Programa Nacional de Inclusão Digital na Saúde), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. Based on the evaluation, a healthcare professional will develop a treatment plan that may include vision-related treatments, medications, or assistive devices.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The fee for health care program card is free of cost.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If your application is approved, you will receive the benefit of the National Program for Digital Inclusion in Health Card.
13. 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.
• 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 National Program for Digital Inclusion in Health Card, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a Brazilian citizen or legal resident of Brazil.
• You must live in a rural area or other underserved community.
• You must not have access to the internet or digital health services.

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 National Program for Digital Inclusion in Health Card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Inclusão Digital em Saúde) is a program launched by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2021 to provide free access to the internet and digital health services to people in rural areas and other underserved communities. The program is also known as the Cartão do SUS Digital.

Information which might help

Once you are approved for the program, you will be issued a card that identifies you as a beneficiary. This card will allow you to connect to the internet at any public health facility in Brazil and access a variety of digital health services, such as:

• Electronic medical records
• Telehealth consultations
• Online health education resources
• Disease management programs

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

link

Others

The National Program for Digital Inclusion in Health Card is an important initiative that is helping to improve access to healthcare in rural areas and other underserved communities in Brazil. The program has helped to connect millions of people to the internet and improve their access to quality healthcare services.