How are healthcare services Brazil?

When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Brazil, they replied...

"Healthcare services in Brazil provide a range of coverage, both public and private. Public healthcare services are provided to all Brazilian citizens and residents, as well as foreign nationals and refugees, by the country's public healthcare system, the Unified Health System (SUS). SUS is the largest public healthcare system in Latin America and provides free or highly subsidized treatment, including inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostics, medicines, and specialized treatments. The quality of care varies widely by region, with some providing excellent services while others are facing capacity constraints and poor infrastructure. Foreign residents have access to the public system but typically have a more limited range of choices as they are not eligible for free services and may be charged full fees. Expats in Brazil rely mostly on private health care providers, with many employers providing medical insurance for their employees. Private health insurance usually gives greater choice in terms of quality of care and access to special treatments that may not be available via SUS. Additionally, private insurers often provide faster attention, shorter waiting times, better facilities, and services in English," said another expat in Brazil.

"Brazil does have a National Health Care program and my wife and I have taken advantage of this service for relatively minor health issues. But it is a national health care program that must be funded by the government with many cities such as Rio de Janerio unable to fund many of these clinics and public hospitals to the degree that they should be. We are retired and our health issues are relatively minor but we feel strongly about having a paid for medical insurance plan. This plan pays for annual physicals that include treadmill stress test, visit with cardiologist, Urologist, blood tests and a personal consultation with your doctor about the results. Mine lasted nearly a full hour. We looked for a doctor who spoke English and was very good in his/her field. We chose a private practice doctor in Natal, Brazil who performed his studies under the direction of Dr. Christian Bernard in South Africa. So my advice.......live in or near a big city such as Natal, Brazil, spend some time talking with insurance agents about doctors and qualifications in your area and do not depend only on the national social medicine programs. Purchase private medical insurance. Mine is from AMIL who's parent company is United Health Care," wrote a member who made the move to Natal, Brazil.

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