Brazil - Apply for National Program for the Prevention of Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome card (Cartao do Programa Nacional de Prevencao da Sindrome Congenita do Zika Virus)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Program for the Prevention of Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Prevenção da Síndrome Congênita do Zika Vírus), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for health care program card is free of cost.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. There might be a medical evaluation of the affected child to confirm eligibility for the program.
11. In some cases, an interview might be conducted to gather more information about the condition and the circumstances.
12. If your application is approved, you will be issued the National Program for the Prevention of Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome 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.
• 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 card, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a Brazilian citizen or legal resident.
• Your child must be diagnosed with CZS.
• Your child must be under the age of 18.

Fees

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

Validity

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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.

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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 the Prevention of Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome card (PNICPZS) is a government program in Brazil that provides financial assistance and other support to families with children who have been diagnosed with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). The card is also known as the "Bolsa Zika" or "Zika Allowance".

Information which might help

• The PNICPZS card provides a monthly allowance of R$400 (about US$80) to help families with the cost of caring for their child with CZS. The card also provides access to free healthcare and educational services.

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

In addition to the monthly allowance, the PNICPZS card also provides families with access to other benefits, such as:

• Financial assistance for transportation and housing
• Discounts on medical and educational services
• Training and support for caregivers