Healthcare in Spain

Below you will find articles and information regarding healthcare in Spain. Information includes the EHIC, TSE Card, the S1 form and registering with the INSS

The EHIC card – temporary health care cover and insurance whilst visiting Spain
If you and any members of your family visit Spain (or any other country in the EEA) you need to make sure you have the EHIC – European Health…

Living in Spain and visiting abroad? – You need the TSE – Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea
In Spain, the EHIC (European Health Insurance card) card is known as the Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea (TSE). If you are thinking of visiting another…

The S1 form – Longer term health care and adequate insurance cover while living in Spain
Living in Spain and your health care entitlements – the S1 (Formerly E121) To be eligible for health care entitlements whilst living in…
Registering the S1 with the INSS for medical treatment in Spain
To register the S1 form you need to take it to the nearest INSS – Instituto Nacional de Seguridad Social (National Institute of Social Security)…
Receiving UK Benefits in Spain
If you are living in Spain, it is possible to continue receiving UK benefits*. The following are some of the key benefits that can still be claimed…
Taking your benefits to Spain – Disability, attendance and carer’s allowances
The European Court of Justice decided in October 2007 that certain disability and carers benefits are in fact sickness benefits and may be paid to…
How long will I continue to receive my UK benefits in Spain?
If you qualify and are entitled to take your UK benefits with you to Spain (or other EEA country – European Economic Area)*, how long you continue…
The International Pension Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne
Address International Pension Centre Tyneview Park Newcastle upon…
Health care qualification – Spain or UK?
If you do not qualify as a UK State pensioner, you may still qualify for health care cover from the UK*. Your eligibility is based on payment of NI…
Local Healthcare Authorities in Spain | Servicio de la Salud
Below you will find the names of all 17 autonomous health care authorities in Spain. Servicio Andaluz de la Salud (Andalucia) www….