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LosPardoslady

Posted: Wed Feb 8, 2023 4:32pm

LosPardoslady

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Posted: Wed Feb 8, 2023 4:32pm

KeithStruggles wrote on Wed Feb 8, 2023 12:36pm:

Hi,

Try applying for an S1 form from Uk and register it in Spain.  Medical is then free as its coveeed by NHS.

While doing that apply for a ehic card and take it to your spanish health centre.  They should give you a temp SIP card so you can get your prescriptions.

You are only entitled to apply for an S1 once you attain state pension age.  Before that it's private health insurance.  Of course, if one of you is retirement age a spouse can be covered on the S1 as your dependent.

penny

Posted: Wed Feb 8, 2023 8:51pm

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Posted: Wed Feb 8, 2023 8:51pm

 I had my hand luggage stolen at Alicante Airport and was able to rplace all my meds at local chemist. Blood pressure tablets can also be bought over the counter and much cheaper than UK.

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