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Posted: Mon Sep 9, 2019 7:32pm

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Hi all

Can anyone advise me if the Spanish government has withdrawn SIP cards (Spanish health card)Very recent news I believe as put on facebook by CAB

My daughter has just advised me of comments on facebook (which I am not on) that people under pensionable age can no longer apply for one.

I was told after you have been a resident for one year ,you could apply for one and drop your private Health insurance (which is expensive when you are paying for two people and only receiving a small private NHS pension)

Thank you .

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Posted: Mon Sep 9, 2019 8:01pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 9, 2019 8:01pm

If it's on Facebook then it must be true - not!

Does that really need saying?

And BTW the CAB FB page is a closed group so without joining can't be viewed.

Show us something freely and directly from the CAB, or other authoritative source, or a verifiable case of refusal.

Absent at least one of those further discussion is pointless.

Posted: Mon Sep 9, 2019 11:19pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 9, 2019 11:19pm

Thank you for your reply.

It has been very helpful.

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:38pm

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:38pm

Under 65 is cheaper than convenio especial but over 65 its 150/60 per month so private is cheaper. Not even sure if its still available to new people. Google it.

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:49pm

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:49pm

What's a private NHS pension???

However:

https://www.costablancaforum.com/area/almorad%C3%AD-spain-11/healthcare-medical-advice-in-almorad%C3%AD-16/jims-guide-convenio-especial-buy-into-state-health-care-36444/

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:50pm

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:50pm

Thank you Sophie for your reply.

I will look into when my daughter comes to see me as she is able to speak spanish and will be able to help me with translation.

Hopefully they will still be doing it.😊

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:27pm

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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:27pm

Private health care!

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