state health program
[/steɪt helθ ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: state health programs
programa estadual de saúde
1. A public health initiative or service system administered and funded by a state government to provide healthcare services and health-related benefits to its residents
The state health program provides free vaccination services to all children under eighteen.
O programa estadual de saúde oferece serviços de vacinação gratuitos para todas as crianças menores de dezoito anos.
2. Organized set of healthcare policies, services, and infrastructure managed at the state level rather than federal or local level
Each state health program has different coverage requirements and eligibility criteria.
Cada programa estadual de saúde tem diferentes requisitos de cobertura e critérios de elegibilidade.
In the United States, state health programs are significant because healthcare administration is shared between federal and state governments. In Brazil, the equivalent concept relates to the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde - Unified Health System), which is constitutionally mandated to provide universal healthcare. State health programs can refer to supplementary or specific initiatives within this larger system. Understanding state vs. federal health programs is crucial in both countries as eligibility, coverage, and benefits vary by state.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the state health program
eligible for the state health program
state health program benefits
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