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Pauta Regulatória · Daily brief

No. 131

Automatically translated from the Portuguese edition, which prevails in case of discrepancy. Ler em português

Federal Official Gazette

There was no circulation due to the optional holiday (ponto facultativo) resulting from the Tiradentes holiday.

ANS news

ANS begins regulatory process on discount cards and related products

The National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) has taken a decisive step toward building a new regulatory framework for the sector. In view of the expansion of the market for discount cards, prepaid services and related alternatives, the agency opened a public call and established an internal committee to study the subject on Friday (17).

At the same time, the Board of Directors decided to discontinue the regulatory sandbox proposal aimed at elective consultations and exams. The assessment is that efforts should be focused on the discount card market, owing to its social impact and the need for an integrated approach.

https://www.gov.br/ans/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/sociedade/ans-inicia-processo-regulatorio-sobre-cartoes-de-desconto-e-correlatos

Open public consultations

  • CP 170. Update of the regulations governing the relationship between private health plan operators and health care service providers. Deadline: Apr 1, 2026 to May 16, 2026.
  • CP 171. Aims to receive contributions on the proposed updates to the List of Health Procedures and Events (Rol). Deadline: from Apr 9, 2026 to May 28, 2026.

Scheduled public hearings

No public hearings have been scheduled.

Open public calls for input

There is no open public call for input.

Open public calls

No updates.

Other news

ANS sets aside lower-coverage health plans and turns its sights on discount cards

Source: jota.info · read the full article

ANS will adopt artificial intelligence to reduce its backlog of cases

Source: jota.info · read the full article

Instituto Consenso study details criteria for granting treatments outside the ANS Rol

Source: conjur.com.br · read the full article

Sources: Federal Official Gazette (DOU) and the ANS website. Press items link to the original article. This brief is for information only and does not constitute legal advice.