Find out how to apply for your SUS Card via app or website

According to a recent survey, around 190 million Brazilians (80% of the Brazilian population) use the SUS (Unified Health System). Thanks to this feature, Brazilian citizens can advance medical appointments and exams.

However, now it can be done through the internet. That's right! You can make your SUS Card for free and in the comfort of your home.

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The SUS Card was developed to add to the public health system and to develop a data record bank, for this reason For this reason, it is necessary to have the card in hand, since non-emergency services can only be used after displaying the document.

But, after all, what is the SUS Card for?

According to the information provided by SUS, the SUS Card is used by professionals to inform if there is any type of allergy, as well as keeping data constantly updated, such as addresses, contacts for emergencies and a lot more. In addition, the Card still allows professionals to administer some medications to patients.

Another benefit of having a SUS Card is that not just one, but all doctors will have access to the patient's file. This means that there may be an even more appropriate treatment, since there is a broader view of the cases.

All Brazilians who currently have a valid CPF can access the National Health Card for free. In short, the SUS Card serves to identify the user and to share important information, such as, for example, medications that have already been administered.

How to issue your SUS Card

Initially, there are two alternatives for issuing the card in question, the first is through the website and the other is through the application called Connect SUS.

Follow the steps below:

Through the site

1. Go to the Connect SUS website;
2. Select the “Login” option;
3. Enter your CPF number and Gov.br access password;
4. Click on the orange button, located in the right corner of the screen;
5. Wait a few moments for the document to appear on your screen;
6. Finally, click on the “Download” option.

Through the Connect SUS application

1. First install the Connect SUS application;
2. Go to the menu and click on “Start”;
3. Go to “Login”;
4. Enter your CPF and then the Gov.br access password;
5. Accept the terms of use of the platform;
6. Tap the orange button, located on the bottom right corner of the screen;
7. Click “Download”.

It is necessary to consider that, when applying for the SUS Card via the internet, the individual will have to have the physical card.

Those who do not have a record in the SUS will have to go to the Department of Health sector to request it. In this case, have documents such as RG, CPF, proof of residence and birth certificate.

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