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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:56am

Eurobazz

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:56am

aitchc1401 wrote on Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:45am:
It is confusing but if you read the guidance on the gov.uk link provided above it does state that S1 cover is still provided to those who are eligible for a UK State pension retiring to live in the EU.
However, there is a contact number to call to confirm whether this is correct,

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

I disagree with you. It's not confusing. British citizens applying now in 2022 no longer have the same rights.

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:14pm

aitchc1401

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:14pm

Eurobazz wrote on Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:56am:
I disagree with you. It's not confusing. British citizens applying now in 2022 no longer have the same rights.

It's correct that UK citizens in general no longer have the same rights but it quite clearly says in the gov.uk info that retired UK citizens are still eligible for a S1 card, which is what I quoted. Read question 6 of the attached, answer from the UK embassy in Spain.............................

https://www.teleworkandalucia.com/blog/2022/02/15-frequently-asked-questions-about-health-in-spain-after-brexit-answered-by-the-uk-embassy/

Rgds,

Aitch.

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:43pm

tebo53

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:43pm

aitchc1401 wrote on Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:14pm:
It's correct that UK citizens in general no longer have the same rights but it quite clearly says in the gov.uk info that retired UK citizens are still eligible for a S1 card, which is what I quoted. Read question 6 of the attached, answer from the UK embassy in Spain..........................

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https://www.teleworkandalucia.com/blog/2022/02/15-frequently-asked-questions-about-health-in-spain-after-brexit-answered-by-the-uk-embassy/
Rgds,
Aitch.

Aitch, you are absolutely correct. Any UK citizen who is receiving UK state retirement pension is eligible to apply for the S1 healthcare scheme. However, you don't receive an S1 card you get paperwork to submit to the INSS department in Spain who, if everything is correct will assign you to your local health clinic. They will issue you with a SIP card and assign you to a doctor.

Steve

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:43pm

aitchc1401

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:43pm

tebo53 wrote on Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:43pm:
Aitch, you are absolutely correct. Any UK citizen who is receiving UK state retirement pension is eligible to apply for the S1 healthcare scheme. However, you don't receive an S1 card you get paperwork to submit to the INSS department in Spain who, if everything is correct will assign you to your...

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... local health clinic. They will issue you with a SIP card and assign you to a doctor.
Steve

Hi Steve,

thanks for posting a detailed confirmation of the process, good info.

Rgds,

Aitch.

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:44pm

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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:44pm

Eurobazz wrote on Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:56am:
I disagree with you. It's not confusing. British citizens applying now in 2022 no longer have the same rights.

Wrong......This was negotiated after Brexit.

However, if you disagree, why not post a link to where you are getting your information from. I posted 3 links on my last reply.