Considering Retiring To Spain Alone - Advice On Health Care
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Yes I have seen that article a few times Fred but my view is that I would rather go the route of obtaining an S1 which as long as there is some form of Brexit deal done is agreed by both UK and EU. Rather than an offer by current Spanish government which could simply be removed should there be a change of governing party leader or whatever, where would that leave one if they had missed the S1 deadline? This is just my personal view.
Last edited by bobd22; Jul 7th 2018 at 8:22 am.

#17

I agree with you, but not everyone has or will have that option.
It will be interesting to see if it makes any difference to the registration procedure as if they grant you the right to reside, by definition you would not need to prove healthcare.
It will be interesting to see if it makes any difference to the registration procedure as if they grant you the right to reside, by definition you would not need to prove healthcare.

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That is a very good point.

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​​​​​​​The point that Fred made in the comment above mine, basically that if the Spain's government give free healthcare to all then that may impact on residency application in that one shouldn't need to prove health cover? Whether that will be the case I have no idea. I didn't quote as it was the preceding post, but I take your point.

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There's also the question of language and communication with the medical staff, not to mention consultations with the GP which inevitably become more frequent as you get older, and possibly being stuck at home and unable to do shopping, etc... with only Spanish-speaking carers/helpers. Does the OP speak Spanish?
Apart from the question of healthcare coverage, the OP should consider how he'll cope with future health issues, as well as the day-to-day nitty-gritty of life in another country, on his own.
Fore-warned is fore-armed!


#23

Hi Everyone. Just registered with BE.com and this is my first post. I am just retired at 65, and am considering retiring permanently to Spain. My big question is about health care. Although I am healthy right now, I am concerned what would happen if I was to fall seriously ill in later life and need constant care. This is a big concern as I would be living alone. I can afford health insurance, but would this cover a care home in later life if I needed it? Any advice specifically on later life frail care etc would be appreciated.

#24

Unless Brexit goes pear shaped and all the recent agreements on healthcare and Expats in general are cancelled, the S1 procedure will remain. If it does not then it would be in both countries interest to come up with a mutual agreement.
If the recently proposed "heathcare for all" law is passed then it becomes irrelevant.

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As long as a person is officially resident before Brexit day 29/3/19 (possibly end of transition even) then un government has said such people will benefit in the future just as they do now and become entitled to S1 on reaching state pension age. One presumes that requires some Brexit final deal. So to be sure personally I would get residency pre Brexit date. You may get S1 after but then again you may not if not resident by or on 29 March. I would say that is too big a gamble to take. Especially given there is no certainty of EHIC continuing post brexit as not even begun speaking to EU on that.
Thanks.

#26

It means signing on the register of foreigners. It gives you the right to stay for more than 90 days. You are given permanent residency after 5 years - you don't have to apply for it.
