Josebig
American expat in Spain
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Lives in Mora, Castille-La Mancha
Registration: 22 July 2017
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Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
I plan to stay in Spain. Got my first renewal approved. Kept the United Health Care insurance until I passed the one year continuous residence required to apply for 'seguridad social' . I successfully applied and have been approved for the ... Read More
Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
Hi. That is the one I used and was accepted by the consulate I'm Boston. It covers up to 364 days and includes coverage for preexisting conditions that are under control. Read More
Paying bills in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Spain? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
All my regular bills go through my bank, that is the chosen method by cable, mobile, water, gas and electric. Same goes for my car insurance as well as health and dental. As for repairs I get a bill brought by hand at the end of the month and I pay ... Read More
Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
Thank you John. In found the doc after my post and have an appointment to subscribe to it. Thank you for the help. Read More
Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
I was told my insurance had to cover everything the 'seguridad social' covers. It does not have to cover medications. It must cover doctors, tests and hospitals. I used insurance from United Healthcare in USA and that was sufficient. It ... Read More
Catalan referendum by Fred
I hear stories of a lot of violence in the Catalan referendum and that could be an issue for expats in the area. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41461032 Catalan officials say at least 337 people have been injured in clashes as police try to ...
Usually the police officers in Spain are not violent. What you saw in the news was a response to rioting and disobedience. The constitution of Spain allows for referendum, but only with the authority of the central government. The one that happened ... Read More
Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
Hello randomgreg. I thought the 'convention especial ' was only in Melilla and Cuts. Good to know is not. Can you share where you found the information regarding convenio especial? I am in Spain on a non-lucrative visa, retired, and ... Read More