Hi, we've just obtained our residencia, and now looking to register with a doctor here in Los Montesinos. I know that the process would be similar in any town, therefore would I just walk into the doctor's office with a padron and proof of residencia, or is there a more formal approach, ie obtaining a social security number? My wife is retired, and I obtained residencia on the back of her S1, so we we should both be covered for health care.
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:08pm
Super helpful member
Not a doctor, proceed to any "Centro de Salud/Ambulatorio" of the SS.SS. (Spanish Public Health Service).
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:45pm
Thanks, I'll check that out.
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:45am
Legendary helpful member
If the S1 hasn't changed from its original format, it tells you that you have to go to INSS to register.
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:06am
Thanks for your replys.
If I'm correct, I've checked INSS in torrevieja is Calle Urbano Arregui.
So I go with the s1 and residencia (I'll take the padron, not sure if needed), they will then give me a form which I take to the Centro de salud.
This all sounds easy for Spain, but sounds good. I'll try next week.
Again thanks for the info.
Gary
Advertisement - posts continue below
Hi Gary, we had to go to INSS Torrevieja first then to register at our Centro de Salud we took Padron, Residencia, passports, NIE and then they still insisted on the EHIC as well!
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 3:11pm
Thanks Cheryl, I'd never had thought to take my ehic card, fortunately I have one.
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 5:22pm
Hi again Cheryl,
I've just been told that I need an appointment for the inss.
No one else has mentioned that, so I just wanted to check if you had an appointment, or just called in?
thanks
Gary
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 5:29pm
Legendary helpful member
Gary, most people don't bother and just take a deli ticket (turno) and wait their turn. If you want to reduce the waiting time, you can make a prior appointment:
In the Valencia region at least there is an Android app for making an appointment called GVA +Salut
No idea about CrApple.
Popular topics
Properties near Los Montesinos
Latest Healthcare and medical advice topics
Our sponsors
Find more Healthcare and medical advice topics from a particular area:
Or view all Healthcare and medical advice topics in all of Costa Blanca.