Wednesday 9 April 2008

Health card notice for expats

From April 1 2008, British nationals who permanently reside in Spain will have to present the Spanish equivalent of a European health Insurance card (EHIC) if they require medical treatment while visiting the UK or any other EU member state.
This applies to UK nationals who either live in Spain and make Spanish Social Security contributions or live in Spain and receive healthcare while receiving a State pension or long term incapacity benefit.
Failure to present the Spanish EHIC could result in you being considered a private patient, which may mean you are charged for your treatment.
So beware and just take luxury Spanish holidays instead