01 Oct 2009 6:14 PM:
There seem to be a lot of confusion about access to free health care here in Spain.
1) What is the rule in Valencia, is not the rule in Murcia. Spain is a federation of autonomous regions - pretty much like U.S.A.
2) Access to National Health is contribution based as follows: As an empolyee - as a self employed - as a state pensioner (apply for an E121 from Newcastle) - or temporarily for the first 1 1/2 to 2 years after moving to Spain using an E106 (apply for one from Newcastle)
Unfortunately there has been so much confusion - not only among the Expats but also among the people working within the public health care system here in Spain - that many Expats have been able to squeeze thrugh the net and access to the public health care sytem here in Spain without actually having the right.
For expats living in MURCIA: If you are not employed or self employed, or have Britain paying for you health care (a state pensioner with an E121 form, or have newly moved to Spain with an E106 form) YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO SPANISH PUBLIC HEALTH CARE!
Mariposa's friend will probably get an E106 form which will be valid for max 2 years - as Mariposa writes that he is no on state pension.
This message was last edited by Biggs on 01/10/2009.
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Am I entitled to free healthcare
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