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Free Healthcare The Facts

We at CAB Spain were the pioneers in sharing the fact that all pre April 2012 residents are allowed free healthcare in Spain. Requisites: Resident, registered on the padron and earning less than 100,000 annually (this was considered by the court

Valencia - Is There Free Choice Of Medical Centre/gp?

Yes, a new Decree that has been approved on the 15th of May 2015 which forms an amendment on the previous Decree on free choice in healthcare and states that you have the right to choose any medical centre, GP or any hospital or specialist withi

Defibrillators - Am I Allowed To Use Them In Case Of Emergency?

We are talking about semi-automatic defibrillator equipment that is present in many public places like supermarkets, gyms, airports, stadiums etc. Everywhere except medical facilities. Whether you are permitted to use that equipment on another p

Not Received Our Health Cards?

We are being refused healthcare at our health centre even though we registered successfully with INSS (department of social security) as we do not have our health cards. ‘Tarjeta de Asistencia Sanitaria’ Visit the heath centre with I

How Can I Access My Medical Records In Spain?

System is known as the Historia Clínica Digital del Sistema Nacional de Salud’ in short the HCDS (Digital Clinical History from the National Health System). The system is available for professionals and individuals. Visit the link below f

Where To Download Ehic App?

You can download the EHIC App through THIS LINK. http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559 Please copy and paste this link into your url bar, apologies for the technical glitch. Guide on how to use the European Health Insurance Card in the

Reciprocal Healthcare With Countries Outside Eu?

Below is a list of countries that have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK. Click this LINK for the complete list and further info.

How To Make A Complaint Against Public Health Service

If you are not satisfied with the treatment you have received through the Spanish National Health Service you can either ask for the Libro de Hojas de Quejas y Reclamaciones (complaints book) at your medical centre, or write a letter to the Serv

How And Where Can I Apply To Purchase Healthcare? (convenio Especial)

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

How Can I Access My Medical Records From The Uk?

Visit the link below for information. Please check that records will be sent abroad as not the rule. You may ask your doctor to copy and send these as a favour.   Medical Records UK GP/Hospital Records