Health insurance

Pluxton

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Member since 27 July 2017

Pluxton

27 July 2017 16:37:31

Pluxton

27 July 2017 16:37:31

Hi
I will be applying for a residency permit and consequently require private health insurance (no EU coverage). I have glaucoma as a pre-existing condition which will not be covered by Sanitas, even as an exclusion. Does anyone know of an insurer who will cover glaucoma or a similar pre-existing condition so that I can get the 100% coverage required for the residency permit?
Thanks!!

Johncar

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Member since 25 November 2013

Malaga

Johncar

29 July 2017 13:29:00

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Johncar

29 July 2017 13:29:00

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Malaga

Pluxton. I think you mean you will be applying for RESIDENCIA as a non-EU citizen.

If that is so, then it is important you use the correct terminology, as not doing so can lead to complications and the inability to search effectively on line for the info you may require.

I am sorry I cannot assist re Medical Insurance, but it will need to be 100% cover.

Pluxton

Member

Member since 27 July 2017

Pluxton

29 July 2017 17:08:47

Pluxton

29 July 2017 17:08:47

Thanks. Actually I'm a UK citizen but have been living in Canada for many years and do not qualify for the European health card because of this. I will be applying for the residency permit as a UK citizen however.

Johncar

Spain expert

Member since 25 November 2013

Malaga

Johncar

29 July 2017 19:28:45

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Johncar

29 July 2017 19:28:45

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Malaga

pluxton sorry but you should use the correct terminology- There is no such thing as a residency permit. As an EU citizen you will be applying for EU Citizen Registration.

Also. The EHIC, ONLY applies to visitors to Spain. So as you intend to live here, it has no relevance for you.

UK nationals to become Residents must have either DWP medical cover, which you say you are not entitled to to, or private medical cover which provides 100% cover.

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