Healthcare

Hello Jack

When I moved here I had private health insurance for 3years.  When I was eligible & notified about my pension I also applied for the S1 form. At that time Torrevieja didn't have an INSS office (they do now) so I had to register my S1 in Orihuela  which meant  I was then able to register for a Dr  at a clinic in La Mata

Cheers

Elinspain

I became 66 and eligible for UK state pension in May after living here for three years. I did my pension application by mail in February or March, and they wrote to me in April telling me how much I was going to get, etc. I found that the S1 form came automatically to me around May, I didn't need to ask for it, it was just sent as a result of applying for the pension. There is an address to contact if the form doesn't come automatically, Google it.

Hi Jack,

Yes you can still apply for your S1 at retirement age and also get your pension, no problem. 

You will need to submit your S1 papers and other documents to the local INSS office who will then give you more paperwork to take to the local clinic. They will issue you with a SIP card and assign you to a doctor.

The Convenio especial is a way to get Spanish healthcare for a fixed monthly payment.  You get full state healthcare. You cannot get the Convenio especial until you have been a fully legal resident here for a full year. 

Steve

Hi Jack

This is from the British government site today

Healthcare for UK nationals living in Spain

Page summary:
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Spain.

Change made:
Updated ‘Healthcare if you live and work in Spain’ to include information about how to find your nearest hospital or clinic. Updated ‘UK-funded healthcare’ to include information for S1 dependants who begin claiming a UK state pension, and guidance for S1 holders who are experiencing delays in registering their S1. Updated ‘Getting treatment in the UK’ to provide additional detail about NHS access when visiting the UK. 

Time updated:
5:03pm, 14 October 2021

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