MONTEMAR PROPERTY SPAIN - Healthcare in Spain

HEALTHCARE IN SPAIN

EU residents
Under a reciprocal agreement between European Union governments, residents of EU countries can receive free medical care when visiting another country. To make sure you qualify, get an E111 form, which is standard for all member states of the EU, before coming to Spain. It is usually available at post offices. Once you have a Spanish Social Security card then you no longer need the E111.
If you are receiving a benefit for a disability or as a pensioner in your home country (within the EU) you should also ask your local Social Security office for a E121 form as this will be required for you to receive free prescriptions.

Spanish medical card
The EU reciprocal agreement covers you for treatment in Spain until you get an official Medical Card (Tarjeta de SS) from your local Social Security Office (INSS – Oficina del Instuto Nacional de Seguridad Social) in Spain. The office you require for the medical card is often to be found in clinics and some hospitals. If in doubt as to where to go for this you should ask at your doctor’s office.
It is safe to say that local doctors in Spain are as highly qualified as in any other EU country, sometimes more so.
Applying for the card is not a difficult procedure and you should receive it within a very short time. You will need to show the official your E111/E121 (if you are an EU citizen) and other relevant documents such as your residence card or passport.

Ambulances Services
There are both private and state run ambulance services for emergency and non urgent needs.

Emergency Telephone Number = 112

Private ambulance services provide a 24-hour service in most towns and are listed by town under Ambulances in the Yellow Pages. Most clinics and private hospitals also operate their own ambulance services. Ambulances are equipped with emergency equipment such as oxygen and life-support systems and drivers and staff are trained to provide first-aid.

Healthcare Insurance

SANITAS, the leading private health insurance company in Spain offers you the only Healthcare Cover specifically designed for Expatriates: SANITAS Health Plan. SANITAS is part of BUPA International, the leading company in this sector in the UK and Europe.

Call (+34) 677-606-987 for rates and information in English, French, or Spanish or by email: sanitas@ya.com

Contact Samuel Rueff, Avda. Ramón y Cajal, 4-6 Complejo Sacio, local 3 29600 Marbella (Málaga) ASK FOR SAMUEL

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