Brazil - Apply for National Rural Worker Health Surveillance Program Card (Cartao do Programa Nacional de Vigilancia em Saude do Trabalhador Rural)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Rural Worker Health Surveillance Program Card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Vigilância em Saúde do Trabalhador Rural), 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 National Rural Worker Health Surveillance Program 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

The program is open to all rural workers who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Are employed in a rural area
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a valid Brazilian identification card (CPF)
• Are not covered by another health insurance plan.

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

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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 Rural Worker Health Surveillance Program Card (Programa Nacional de Vigilância em Saúde do Trabalhador Rural) is a government program that provides free health surveillance and care to rural workers in Brazil. The program was created in 1991 and is managed by the Ministry of Health.

Information which might help

The program provides a variety of health surveillance and care services, including:

• Health screenings, such as blood pressure checks and cancer screenings;
• Health education and counselling
• Referral to specialized care, if needed.
• Financial assistance for rural workers who need to travel to a healthcare facility for treatment.

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

Rural workers who are interested in applying for the National Rural Worker Health Surveillance Program Card can contact their local health department or social security agency.