Rose Parker

Hi again
We are moving to Spain in August but I am only 54. I am worried about how much the dentist, optician or doctor might cost me in Spain.
I know after a few years I will be eligible for free medical appointments.
Can anyone tell me how much it might cost me in the meantime?

missile

Dentist and optician are pretty much equivalent to UK prices. Doctor will cost you per visit, if you are not ill that will cost you nada. There are several threads about social security costs. I would advise you to read them.

Rose Parker

Lol! I won't be able to afford to go to the dentist or optician then!
Thanks Missile, I will look for them!
I have RA, so the trips to the doctors might end up expensive too then.
Can you get a medical insurance such as Bupa to cover when out in Spain?

lyric030250

You admit to 54, how old is the other half ? this is important.

Medical insurance is widely available and cheaper than in the UK.

Rose Parker

He is 54 at the moment...55 in October. We move in August.

missile

Yes, you can get BUPA, or equivalent e.g. ALC, Sanitas and Cigna. However with an existing condition you may find it prohibitively expensive. Go online for a quote.


You may find these links helpful? >
The healthcare system in Spain | Healthcare | Expatica Spain Health Insurance in Spain - We Compare to Quote the Cheapest Prices...

Rose Parker

Thanks Missile, you have been very helpful.

missile

Please be advised, neither of you will qualify for free health care, any time soon.

Rose Parker

I had guessed that which is why I was asking my question.
Can you recommend any particular health insurance?

big wheels

My tip re health insurance is first drop by your local private medical practice and ask which companies they deal with and ask their advice, otherwise you could find yourselves signed up to a health insurance company whose nearest available doctor is miles away.

In my experience if you see a doctor privately without insurance the consultation fee is around 50-60 euros. I have found that dentists charge far less than private ones in the UK.

Mitzyboy

On dentistry, having had experience of both, I can assure you if you find the right dentist in Spain their prices are nothing like the UK.

Checkup and a filling here in the UK just cost £120. In Spain I would get a filling for €40 and a clean for €30 at a good dentist in Oliva, CB North.

Dentistry in the UK is ridiculously expensive if you cant find an NHS dentist

As always, I'm sure it varies place to place

Rose Parker

Hi thanks Mitzyboy and big wheels, I am much reassured! The dentist, even the NHS is very expensive over here which is why I don't go unless I am absolutely desperate, which by then means a big bill!

Is there any expat on this forum who lives near Allbox or Arboleas and can recommend a doctor or dentist?
Thanks

Rose Parker

I looked for the site rules, esp number 9. I cannot find them! Can you send me a link please? Thanks

Rosemary

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Rosemary

bob_day

As has already been mentioned private medical cover is readily available and cheaper than the UK. Although there will be exclusions for pre-existing conditions.

Here in Andalucia, and I believe other regions also if you don't qualify for the NHS, and I'm not sure what the rules are now as we got onto it a few years ago and we aren't pensioners. Anyway here you can pay to join the NHS. I think it's 60 euros per month and that entitles you to all health service care with NO exclusion for pre-conditions.