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Pauta Regulatória · Daily brief

No. 158

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

Federal Official Gazette

No updates.

ANS news

Budget freeze threatens oversight, legal certainty and strategic projects for Brazil’s development

The Committee of Federal Regulatory Agencies (COARF) receives with deep concern the publication of Decree No. 12,990 of May 29, 2026, which imposes a new freeze on funds in the Federal Budget and a linear reduction of approximately 18% in the spending and commitment limits of federal bodies.

https://www.gov.br/ans/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/sobre-ans/bloqueio-orcamentario-ameaca-fiscalizacao-seguranca-juridica-e-projetos-estrategicos-para-o-desenvolvimento-do-brasil

Cosaúde reviews proposals to incorporate new drugs into the list of mandatory coverages

The National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) held, on May 26, the 51st technical meeting of the Rol Update Committee (Cosaúde). The purpose was to analyze proposals to include new treatments in the mandatory coverages of health plans. The committee also discussed a proposal to update the coverage of a genetic test already included in the Rol.

https://www.gov.br/ans/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/sociedade/cosaude-avalia-propostas-de-incorporacao-de-novos-medicamentos-ao-rol-de-coberturas-obrigatorias

ANS launches booklet that helps consumers understand pre-existing conditions in health plans

Practical guide explains how the rules work when the beneficiary already has a diagnosis before joining the plan (attached).

https://www.gov.br/ans/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/beneficiario/ans-lanca-cartilha-que-ajuda-o-consumidor-a-entender-doencas-preexistentes-em-planos-de-saude

Open public consultations

  • CP 172. Aims to receive contributions on the proposed updates to the List of Health Procedures and Events (Rol). Deadline: Apr 13, 2026 to Jun 2, 2026.
  • CP 170. Update of the regulation on the relationship between private health care plan operators and health care service providers. Deadline: Apr 1, 2026 to Jul 3, 2026.

Scheduled public hearings

There are no public hearings scheduled.

Open public calls for input

There is no open public call for input.

Open public calls

No updates.

Other news

SUS bets on AI to collect reimbursement from health plans

Source: www1.folha.uol.com.br · read the full article

Wait — I need to correct an error in the CP 172 line: the dates must stay exact as in the original (13/05/2026 to 02/06/2026), i.e. May 13, 2026 to Jun 2, 2026, not April 13. The corrected line is:

  • CP 172. Aims to receive contributions on the proposed updates to the List of Health Procedures and Events (Rol). Deadline: May 13, 2026 to Jun 2, 2026.

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.