How to get Convenio Especial

Kim64 wrote on Fri Nov 6, 2020 2:32pm:

I am resident in Spain, but no longer working. I am under the retirement age and would like to register for healthcare under the Convenio Especial.

Can someone please tell me how to go about it? Do I need to apply at the Javea Centro Salud? Does anyone know the process?

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Many thanks

tebo53 wrote on Fri Nov 6, 2020 4:02pm:

To get the convenio especial you need to be a fully legal resident of at least one year and also have been on the Padron and had private healthcare insurance for that time. If you can't meet those conditions yet then that is the first stage. 

The Convenio Especial  the Spanish healthcare system that you contribute to every month and you get full healthcare even covering existing conditions. For under 65's I think it around €60 per month.
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Kim64 wrote on Sat Nov 7, 2020 11:35am:

Thanks Steve. I am aware, but cannot find anywhere where to go to get it. Do you know? 

Thanks

Kimmy11 wrote on Sat Nov 7, 2020 7:34pm:

Hi Kim,

The procedure for applying and the application form are available on the Valencian government website.  However, the English language option only translates the headings, so if you don't speak Spanish, either open it in Google Chrome, or use Google Translate:

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https://www.gva.es/es/inicio/procedimientos?id_proc=17044&version=amp

You'll also need to complete a direct debit form for the monthly payments, which is available here:

http://www.gva.es/downloads/publicados/IN/19163_BI.pdf

Each person applying has to make an individual application, including the DD form. 

In addition to your completed application form and DD form, you'll also need copies of your residency certificate, passport, NIE and Padron certificate.  You'll also need a "legislation letter" from the UK - this extract from the UK government website explains:

"You’ll also need to show a letter stating that you are not covered by the UK for healthcare (documento de no exportación). You can request this by calling NHS Overseas Healthcare Services.

NHS Overseas Healthcare Services
Telephone: +44 (0)191 218 1999
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Saturday, 9am to 3pm"

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-in-spain-including-the-balearic-and-canary-islands

We have heard of some people being denied a legislation letter; in that case, ask them for an S1 and when they tell you that you don't qualify, tell them that's why you want a legislation letter!  ;o)

Once you've got all your documents together, I'd suggest contacting your Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) to see whether they progress these applications (in my area, I know that Rojales does this for residents).  It would also be worth asking them whether you need certified copies of your documents.  If your Ayuntamiento doesn't process these applications, you'll need to post it, or submit it in person (Covid-19 allowing) to:

Registro de la Direccion Territorial de Sanidad Universal y Salud Publica - Alicante
Calle Girona, 26
03001
Alicante

One other thought - do you have a green residency certificate, or have you already swapped it for a TIE?  The green certificate is supposed to be valid, even after the end of the current Brexit transition period, so hopefully you won't be pushed back for not having a TIE (we've heard of this happening with driving licence exchanges).

I hope this helps and would welcome any feedback you're able to give us, especially how the process is currently working under Covid-19 restrictions.

Kind regards,

Kim

Kimmy11 wrote on Sat Nov 7, 2020 7:34pm:

Hi Kim,

The procedure for applying and the application form are available on the Valencian government website.  However, the English language option only translates the headings, so if you don't speak Spanish, either open it in Google Chrome, or use Google Translate:

Read more...

https://www.gva.es/es/inicio/procedimientos?id_proc=17044&version=amp

You'll also need to complete a direct debit form for the monthly payments, which is available here:

http://www.gva.es/downloads/publicados/IN/19163_BI.pdf

Each person applying has to make an individual application, including the DD form. 

In addition to your completed application form and DD form, you'll also need copies of your residency certificate, passport, NIE and Padron certificate.  You'll also need a "legislation letter" from the UK - this extract from the UK government website explains:

"You’ll also need to show a letter stating that you are not covered by the UK for healthcare (documento de no exportación). You can request this by calling NHS Overseas Healthcare Services.

NHS Overseas Healthcare Services
Telephone: +44 (0)191 218 1999
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Saturday, 9am to 3pm"

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-in-spain-including-the-balearic-and-canary-islands

We have heard of some people being denied a legislation letter; in that case, ask them for an S1 and when they tell you that you don't qualify, tell them that's why you want a legislation letter!  ;o)

Once you've got all your documents together, I'd suggest contacting your Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) to see whether they progress these applications (in my area, I know that Rojales does this for residents).  It would also be worth asking them whether you need certified copies of your documents.  If your Ayuntamiento doesn't process these applications, you'll need to post it, or submit it in person (Covid-19 allowing) to:

Registro de la Direccion Territorial de Sanidad Universal y Salud Publica - Alicante
Calle Girona, 26
03001
Alicante

One other thought - do you have a green residency certificate, or have you already swapped it for a TIE?  The green certificate is supposed to be valid, even after the end of the current Brexit transition period, so hopefully you won't be pushed back for not having a TIE (we've heard of this happening with driving licence exchanges).

I hope this helps and would welcome any feedback you're able to give us, especially how the process is currently working under Covid-19 restrictions.

Kind regards,

Kim

Kimmy11 wrote on Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:35pm:

Thanks for your feedback Kim.  If you don't mind me asking, how many years work record did you need to have in Spain, in order to qualify for State health care?  I assume this was work undertaken with a formal contract?

As you say, people wanting to join the Convenio Especial will have to go to the INSS, if their town hall doesn't process these applications, but it would be good to know what the qualifying period is for others who may be eligible for State health care via the work route....

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Kind regards, 

Kim