Paying for health care in Spain
Feb 4th 2016, 9:22 am
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
Rosemary
Feb 4th 2016, 2:42 pm
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
Last week when I collected my medication I was told that I did not have to pay the 10% that I have been paying for the last few years. I was so surprised that I did not think to ask why. Has anyone else had this happen? Maybe it is just a Valencian thing, I have no idea, will try to remember to ask next time I go to the chemist.
Rosemary
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Still having to pay in Benidorm though so it's not reached this region yet.
Steve
Feb 4th 2016, 2:50 pm
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
Thanks for that. My prescriptions were free before because of age and I did wonder if this had returned.
Who on earth do you think you are to be pointing out that I am ancient!!!!
Rosemary
Feb 4th 2016, 6:59 pm
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
I am 54, have lived in the Valencian Community for 10 years and have had residency for 8 years. I have private medical cover. Last week I went to my local health centre with my in date EHIC from the UK, current padron and residence certificate. 15 minutes later I had a temporary SIP card, collect the permanent card if I have to see the doctor. If I don't have to see the doctor in the next 6 months I just go back and renew the temporary SIP card.
Feb 4th 2016, 7:45 pm
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
Scrounging immigrants !
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Feb 6th 2016, 9:48 am
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
There does not seem to be an Ironic emoticon to warn others of the intended meaning, perhaps it would spoil the effect
This all relates to post #13
Feb 6th 2016, 8:36 pm
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Re: Paying for health care in Spain
I was poking fun at those who habitually accuse migrants of being benefit scroungers. I was not aware that Irony was against site rules.
