Health insurance / prescription costs
 

Hi.

I am new to researching about moving to and living in Spain. I've just been advised that after the first 3 month period it is recommended / required for a person to take out medical insurance.

I won't be working (probably for the first year) while I am here so was just wondering what the process would be.

I am physically fit but have mild asthma which is fully controlled by a couple of inhalers and I have never needed to seek hospital treatment for it. Does anyone know how this might affect things.

Also does anyone know what the prescription cost are for asthma inhalers?

Thanks Jake

Re: Health insurance / prescription costs
 

I assume you are not a pensioner so if you do not work you will not get health cover. It is a payments based system here - so get that health insurance!

Re: Health insurance / prescription costs
 

Your EHIC card will get you short-term treatment at the hospital etc. Inhalers can be bought cheaply at most pharmacies. In the longer term you will need health insurance, you will also need to prove you have it if you wanted to apply for residencia. Even though you will not be working, after 183 days you will be considered a fiscal resident and your assets worldwide will be liable for assessment by the Spanish tax authorities. Read all the forum posts - most of the information you need is already there, often covered several times over.

Re: Health insurance / prescription costs
 

inhallers get sold over the counter for under 5 euros over here wicked

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You may even find you longer need the inhaler so much, if at all. Many people have remarked on the improvement in their health once away from the UK air.

Re: Health insurance / prescription costs
 

yes my hubby found that too
in the uk four or five times a day now maybe once or twice a month