Medical insurance for residency permit..

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Member since 21 February 2018

Kilian59New member22 February 2018 08:09:57

Hi.I plan on moving to spain in September/October....as I have a heart precondition I am finding it hard to get medical insurance cover which is needed for the residency certificate...
Can anybody advise me how I can meet the requirements for this certificate...all advice would be appreciated....Thank you...

Johncar Spain expert

Member since 25 November 2013

JohncarSpain expert22 February 2018 08:42:21

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Hi Kilian59

If you are not entitled to an S! from DWP, or equivalent from another country, then you will be obliged to get full medical cover without any co-payment requirement

With a serious medical condition I would think that would be, at least, almost impossible, but good luck

Kilian59 New member

Member since 21 February 2018

Kilian59New member22 February 2018 08:50:24

Hi...what is ...s from DWP...also if I excluded my precondition from the insurance policy would that be acceptable....thanks

Kilian59 New member

Member since 21 February 2018

Kilian59New member22 February 2018 08:51:16

Hi...what is ...s from DWP...also if I excluded my precondition from the insurance policy would that be acceptable....thanks

Johncar Spain expert

Member since 25 November 2013

JohncarSpain expert22 February 2018 09:06:36

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May I suggest you take a look here. It should answer all the questions you have

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-in-spain

Kilian59 New member

Member since 21 February 2018

Kilian59New member22 February 2018 09:29:07

Thanks will have a look....not looking good for the move I think....taa

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