As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system
can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude?
Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution?
I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.
UPDATE 9.8.2018 Info obtained from Málaga Delegación de Salud: Yes the Junta in at least Malaga are annulling the convenio especial. They say that all those registered for this healthcare, will receive a communication. In the meantime they a
Most of the provinces have drafted requisites for making an application to buy into the NHS for healthcare. This information including details from the various provinces can be found by searching ‘convenio especial’ on this website.
The convenio especial provided by some autonomous regions where those residents who have no way to access the Spanish healthcare system private or public, can pay into the NHS and avail of healthcare. Some regional governments are asking for the
Convenios Especiales are agreements that you can sign up for, thus committing to voluntary payment of the social security contributions (instead of an employer).
Why/when:
If you find yourself in a situation of unemployment (once your contributi
UPDATE JULY 2019: Convenio reinstated in Andalucia. More info HERE
UPDATE 25/02/2019: We have been privy to an email dated February 20 where Salud Response have advised a resident that he can apply for the convenio. CAB called and Salud Response
Purchasing public health insurance
If you are not covered for state-run healthcare through any other means, the Spanish regional health authorities offer a special pay-in scheme (convenio especial). This is a public health insurance scheme avail
All info on public healthcare in Spain, under what circumstances you can register, what documents you need, where to go, free choice of GP and lots more in THIS GUIDE by Maria Cecilia Tacchi.
Member Steve Clarke did and he kindly put his experience to paper for us to share. You can find his text in the Library, Health Section. Or click the link below for direct access.
Members Experience
FAQ Library
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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