Healthcare advice - Page 2

Hi there, if you are thinking of becoming residents then you have to take health care out anyway.. but if its just for peace of mind Assa is very good, great service and the younger you are it can work out a bit cheaper. Me and my  hubby are both 60 and pay 140 euro a month for the both of us, which I believe is about average... Good luck... 

Hi Betsy

This seems very cheap compared to what I have been quoted. Is your cover with No Copago? (no excess as that is what is required for resedencia)

Thanks

We took residency out last year and this is what we needed to get it passed... We have the standard package, no excess. You purchase a book of vouchers about 6 per person for 12 euros... So then you take one of the vouchers every time you see the doctor... Or pay a visit to the hospital... It's very simple and you can purchase more if required... No problems... I am thinking of taking the next one up because this includes the well women clinic (smears, mammograms, bone density etc) it's well worth it.. 

Entirely agree with Peter when you become resident you will find that the Spanish tax you for everything and I know some will come on here with their experience but I can assure you you are taxed on every asset you have anywhere and remember as time goes on they know more and more about you so little chance of hiding

If you have a teachers pension and making money on property in the uk you are taxed in the uk. If I moved to Spain would I still continue to pay tax in UK where the money is earned. 

This link appears to have gone off track, tax was not mentioned in the original question! It was about health insurance only... So if you have taxes to hide then it is wise to stay quiet... 

Sorry but in this day and age keepping quiet is not easy as accounts will at times be shared so find your facts before you decide what you are doing

I dont have taxes to hide it's just a general question. 

I personally was not suggestinbg you did but merely pointing out that in my eyes the Spanish "system" is so unfair but the way they get their money

The Spanish "system" has been put in place by successive elected Spanish governments.

It is not unfair.

Many Brits (and maybe others) don't do their homework before committing to a life in Spain, and then moan when reality hits them.

The UK applies some similar tax liabilities on the worldwide assets and income of resident foreigners.