Private health insurance for foreign retirees

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sacha279adm New member

Member since 10 January 2024

sacha279admNew member10 January 2024 20:40:31

Good morning,

would someone know if European retirees who want to move to Spain are required to take out a private health insurance which covers 100% of the cost of the service (in other words there is no co-pay)? is this a must to obtain the residency in Spain?

Many thanks

ABcan New member

Member since 07 January 2023

ABcanNew member10 January 2024 20:55:16

@sacha279adm

Yes if you looking getting a visa rather than moving in and out

sacha279adm New member

Member since 10 January 2024

sacha279admNew member10 January 2024 21:16:51

@ABcan thanks and this applies to EU retirees as well? How can someone who is 75 years old or older get this type of private insurance given many have age limits?聽

snh149sb Member

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snh149sbMember10 January 2024 22:26:30

There are many companies, this is one: [link moderated]

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Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam11 January 2024 02:20:59

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@sacha279adm

hello and welcome !

i suggest that you read the The healthcare system in Spain article to know more about insurance.

All the best

Bhavna

segurcoworking Member

Member since 11 December 2022

segurcoworkingMember11 January 2024 05:28:21

Any person who is going to reside for more than 90 days in Spain must have a NIE and medical insurance to obtain it, otherwise they will be in an irregular situation with the problems that this entails. If you want information about health insurance you can contact me privately. greetings

Johncar Spain expert

Member since 25 November 2013

JohncarSpain expert11 January 2024 05:29:26

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@sacha279adm

everyone applying for residence status is required to have 100% medical cover without any co-payments nor exemptions

That can be with private insurance, as an employee or with S1 cover paid for by DWP.

sacha279adm New member

Member since 10 January 2024

sacha279admNew member12 January 2024 22:07:45

@Bhavna many thanks

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