universal coverage

[ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]

noun

cobertura universal

1. A healthcare system or insurance arrangement in which all residents or citizens of a country have access to essential healthcare services without financial hardship

Many developed nations have achieved universal coverage for their citizens.

Muitos países desenvolvidos conseguiram alcançar cobertura universal para seus cidadãos.

2. The provision of comprehensive insurance or services to all members of a population group

The government's goal is to ensure universal coverage in telecommunications.

O objetivo do governo é garantir cobertura universal em telecomunicações.

Synonyms

universal healthcare comprehensive coverage full coverage cobertura integral

Antonyms

selective coverage limited coverage partial coverage cobertura limitada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cobertura universal

Standard term used in healthcare and insurance contexts

São Paulo

cobertura universal

Common in business and healthcare discussions

Portugal

cobertura universal

Used in healthcare policy and insurance sectors

Related Idioms & Phrases

achieve universal coverage

extend universal coverage

ensure universal coverage

expand universal coverage

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