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As a foreigner living in Brazil, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Brazil if they have access to public healthcare in Brazil. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"Yes, foreigners living in Brazil have access to public healthcare. The public healthcare system in Brazil is known as the Unified Health System (SUS) and is funded by the government. It provides free healthcare services to all citizens and legal residents, including foreigners. The quality of care provided by SUS varies from region to region, but overall it is considered to be of good quality. SUS also provides access to specialized care, such as cancer treatment, and has a network of hospitals and clinics throughout the country," explained one expat living in Brazil.
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As a foreigner living in Brazil, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
