Snippy

Hi, I was wondering if I choose to take out private health care in Spain do I still have to pay towards the state healthcare in Spain?
Thanks

spainrico

I would say if you are not working no, if you are working yes.

This might help
https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-in-spa....r24kyZRs.dpuf

But you probably need to clarify with INSS

lynnxa

that's right

if you aren't working you don't need to pay SS contributions, but if you are, then of course you do

have a read of this HEALTHCARE IN SPAIN

Porth

Looking at 'Healthcare in Spain' it deals with EHIC and yes not relevant here. However it says the card is for 'holiday use only.' That is not true it is also used as part of say a long existing condition needing dialysis or special medication for perhaps Rheumatoid Arthritis. We used it in 2013 for exactly that purpose but it took side time for Valencia to agree.

We are now returning and becoming resident so with S1's but with INSS and Residence it looks like a huge amount of Admin in Denia. Not looking forward to that. Apparently you have to go firstly for an appointment then to return later.

lynnxa

do you mean in the above link? That explains who can access state healthcare & how - & also about the EHIC

Porth

Yes EWIC is not restricted to simple emergency scenarios whilst on holiday.

We bottomed that out when in Javea in 2013 and whilst the Salud in Javea (old town) said 'computer says no' and Marina Salud/Valencia Health Authority said no we finally got the message through.

It took the great guy at the Consulate Martyn to sort it out.

One thing if you have pre-existing conditions then it is wise to put the Health organisations on notice before you leave for Spain. Par exemple dialysis and the like.

We did not and thus part of the problem. Other problem was the cost of my wife's medication.

Hope that helps

Ex-pat

Hi there, You can make an appointment with INSS in Denia by phone on 965 90 32 46 Monday to Friday between 8,30 and 14.00 or on the net at Untitled Document (Cita Previa) and remember to confirm your appointment. You will receive an e_mail as confirmation with a number. This number you take with you when you go for the appointment they will need it when you get there.
You will need your S1 - Residencia & Padron and your passport and a lot of patience.
Good luck.

Porth

Thanks for the information. Very grateful. We almost took a villa in your village last September but someone got in before us. I love your village apart from that is a steep hill near to the Town Hall?

take care and thanks once more