The Convenio Especial (Healthcare Scheme) Abolished

Reinstated as the regions have not implied with the Universal Healthcare Law.

The answer is that in Andalucia the answer is yes. The other autonomous communities are expected to follow.

The answer from the department from health of Andalucia to a request and suggestion sent to them by senior adviser Richelle.

“Indeed, the special agreements that were in force have been extinguished by the Management of the Andalusian Health Service. The interested parties have been informed that they will have public health assistance without payment of fees.
The Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare has to develop the new regulation according to regulations so we can not yet inform you of the procedures to be followed in each case. What can be done at this time is to reassure foreign people because in one way or another they have public health coverage in Andalusia.
A cordial greeting,”

We ask that our community be patient and not bombard the health centers and Juntas with questions. A certain health center was on the verge of collapsing last week due to hundreds of Expats arrival. Please respect the system that is helping you.

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