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Healthcare Reform in Spain
Healthcare Reform in Spain
In April the Spanish government announced reforms to the state healthcare system which affect everyone living in Spain. The changes that apply to Spanish nationals will also apply to British nationals. We are in touch with the authorities for further clarification and the advice on our website will be updated with relevant changes when available. More information in Spanish can be found on the official State Bulletin website.
UK State Pensioners
Under EU regulations, the UK pays Spain an average annual cost to provide healthcare for its pensioners. Healthcare is provided to UK state pensioners resident in Spain and registered with an S1 form on the same basis as healthcare given to Spanish pensioners. Therefore, healthcare changes that are applicable to Spanish state pensioners are equally applied to all UK state pensioners.
Proof of Healthcare
If you are applying for your residence certificate, you may be asked to show proof that you are covered for healthcare in Spain when making your application. If you are a UK state pensioner for example, you may be able to use your S1 form to meet this requirement. A full list of requirements should be obtained from your local Oficina de Extranjeros or designated police station. More details can be found on the Spanish Ministry of the Interior website (information is in Spanish) and follow the links for extranjería.
“Convenio Especial” / Special Agreement
The Spanish government has announced a state-run ‘Convenio Especial’ (Special Agreement) for those without access to state health cover. Details of this scheme, including when it is expected to come into force, have not yet been published.
The autonomous communities of Valencia and Cataluña are no longer taking new applications for locally run health schemes, e.g. the Valencia Monthly Quota Scheme. If you are already registered with the Valencia Monthly Quota Scheme or in Catalonia and have questions, contact Valencia Health Authority / CatSalut directly for further information.
Prescriptions
A co-payment system of contributing towards the cost of prescriptions will be introduced before the summer. Most people, including UK pensioners, will be required to pay a percentage of the cost of their prescription medication.
The amount each person pays will depend on annual income and individual situation. The table below provides a basic overview of what residents will be expected to contribute. Details have not yet been released about how income will be assessed or how payments will be capped.
This table is a guide only and more detailed information can be found on the Ministry for Healthcare, Social Services and Equality’s website.
This table is a guide only and more detailed information can be found on the Ministry for Healthcare, Social Services and Equality’s website.
| Annual income | Social situation | % of contribution | Capped at: |
| Less than €18,000 | Working Age | 40% | No capping |
| StatePensioner | 10% | €8/month | |
| Between €18,000 and €100,000 | Working Age | 50% | No capping |
| State Pensioner | 10% | €18/month | |
| Over €100,000 | Working Age | 60% | No capping |
| State Pensioner | 60% | €60/month |
The British Embassy does not have any more detailed information than that contained in this page. If you need any further clarification, please call your local health service provider.
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Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
MABS Murcia - March/April Events
Every Wednesday ART WORKSHOP - Café Golf, San Javier 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Bring out the art in you! Informal workshop to get you started on water colours. Donation of 2 € per head for MABS. For further information call Geoff on 968 192 768.
Friday 16th March - SHARE & CARE GROUP - MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier - 11.00 am
An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer. Come along for a coffee and a chat. For more information call Anne on 693 795 247
Tuesday 20th March - EBONY & IVORY LADIES LUNCH CLUB, Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojón - 1.30pm for 2pm. Three course lunch with glass of wine 10 €. Raffle in aid of MABS. Come along and meet and make new friends. Book your place with Diamantes on 965 352 947
Thursday 22nd March – ChariTEA, Centro Civico, Parque Almansa San Javier 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
An opportunity to meet and talk (in English) to Spanish students. English Tea with homemade scone or cake 2.50€ or with homemade scone 2.00€ provided by Café Golf. Grand Raffle, entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Wednesday 4th April – VOLUNTEERS’ MEETING - Las Claras, Los Alcázares - 11.00 am
If you would like to find out more about how you can help MABS come along to our meeting. For further information please ring Bev on 693 362 823
Thursday 5th to Monday 8th April – BOAT SHOW, San Pedro del Pinatar. 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Boat trips 10€ per hour with Costa Blanca Yacht Charters – all money to be donated to MABS Murcia. MABS goods on sale.
Saturday 7th April – VILLAGE FETE & FASHION SHOW – 11.30 am – 4.00 pm
Music, Flamenco for all, Ladies’ and gents’ fashion show, face painting, water colour painting demonstration, beauty and hairdressing, Zumba demonstration, raffle, MABS goods, other stalls.
Saturday 14th April – QUIZ NIGHT AT THE ARCHES RESTAURANT– 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Hot & cold buffet, tickets 7€ - call Malcolm on 968 135 346
Tuesday 17th April - EBONY & IVORY LADIES LUNCH CLUB, Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojón - 1.30pm for 2pm. Three course lunch with glass of wine 10 €. Raffle in aid of MABS. Come along and meet and make new friends. Book your place with Diamantes on 965 352 947
Friday 20th April - SHARE & CARE GROUP - MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier - 11.00 am
An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer. Come along for a coffee and a chat. For more information call Anne on 693 795 247
Thursday 26th April – GOLF DAY – La Tercia Golf Club – 10.00 a.m. tee-off
Team event but individuals can play. 18 holes, nearest the pin, longest drive, putting and chipping competitions. 35€ for golfers includes food, Presentations, & entertainment with Nick Barker (Bryan Adams). 7€ non-golfers includes food Presentations & entertainment. Raffle and auction. Golfers apply at Café Golf or MABS Centre, evening event book at Café Golf – 968 334 428. Book early...numbers limited to 40 for golf, 70 for evening.
EVERY SATURDAY – BOOK SALE - The Arches Restaurant, Los Alcázares 10.00 am - 1.00 pm(weather permitting)
The MABS Book Stall is a regular feature at The Arches Restaurant on a Saturday and is popular with book-lovers from Los Alcázares and the surrounding areas. Browse the stall and enjoy a coffee or bargain breakfast while you choose your books.
Keep watching the press or visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com for more events
For further details, please call 634 362 826
MABS EVENTS IN FORTUNA (MURCIA NORTH EAST)
Every Other Monday - Sew'n'So's - Sewing Group with Jan Gough - 2.00 pm
Urb. Las Kalendas, Fortuna
1st Tuesday of the month - Auction at Bob`s Bar - 2.00 pm
Carretera Pinoso, Fortuna
Tuesdays & Thursdays – “Pick, Try, Choose, Buy & Donate” second hand store - 10.30 am - 12.00 pm Apartamentos Maruja, across the cycle path, opposite Las Palmeras, Baños de Fortuna.
2nd Wednesday of the month - Fortuna Ladies’ Luncheon Club - 1.00 pm
Las Palmeras Restaurant, Baños de Fortuna
Last Wednesday of the Month - MABS Fortuna Meeting - 11.30 am
La Carcelera, Urb Las Kalendas. Fortuna.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday, 7th April – EASTER FAIR – El Paraiso, Baños de Fortuna – 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Saturday 12th May – HOG ROAST – Further details to come
Saturday, 26th May – JUBILEE FAIR – Whitehouse Restaurant, Baños de Fortuna, 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
For further information on Fortuna events, please contact: mabsmurciane@gmail.com
MABS EVENTS IN CALASPARRA (MURCIA NORTH WEST)
Wednesday, 28th March – SUPPER DANCE WITH LENNY MITCHELL– Restaurante Don Gomez V, Calasparra 7.30 pm
Tickets just 12€ (includes supper of chicken breast, chips, salad and bread. Vegetarian alternative available). Call Sheila on 633 034 494 or Ann on 659 076 970 to reserve your tickets for what promises to be a great night.
Sunday, 22nd April – CEHEGIN CARBOOT SALE – Old Railway Station, Cehegin – 10.30 am
Come along to support us. If you have any unwanted goods that we can sell, please contact 646 792 017 to arrange collection.
First and Third Friday of each month - MABS Market Stall in Calasparra Market – 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Situated opposite the Gran Via café
Second Wednesday of each month - MABS Murcia NW Volunteer Monthly Meeting – 5.00 pm
New venue: Hotel Argos (between Calasparra & Cehegin) – new volunteers welcome. Call 650 103 095 for further details.
Last Friday of every month - MABS Book Stall – 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Outside the Trevol Bar/Cafe on Urb. Tierra del Sol, Calasparra. (This is held the last Friday of every month)
For further information on Calasparra events, please contact: mabsmurcianw@gmail.com
Bring out the art in you! Informal workshop to get you started on water colours. Donation of 2 € per head for MABS. For further information call Geoff on 968 192 768.
Friday 16th March - SHARE & CARE GROUP - MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier - 11.00 am
An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer. Come along for a coffee and a chat. For more information call Anne on 693 795 247
Tuesday 20th March - EBONY & IVORY LADIES LUNCH CLUB, Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojón - 1.30pm for 2pm. Three course lunch with glass of wine 10 €. Raffle in aid of MABS. Come along and meet and make new friends. Book your place with Diamantes on 965 352 947
Thursday 22nd March – ChariTEA, Centro Civico, Parque Almansa San Javier 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
An opportunity to meet and talk (in English) to Spanish students. English Tea with homemade scone or cake 2.50€ or with homemade scone 2.00€ provided by Café Golf. Grand Raffle, entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Wednesday 4th April – VOLUNTEERS’ MEETING - Las Claras, Los Alcázares - 11.00 am
If you would like to find out more about how you can help MABS come along to our meeting. For further information please ring Bev on 693 362 823
Thursday 5th to Monday 8th April – BOAT SHOW, San Pedro del Pinatar. 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Boat trips 10€ per hour with Costa Blanca Yacht Charters – all money to be donated to MABS Murcia. MABS goods on sale.
Saturday 7th April – VILLAGE FETE & FASHION SHOW – 11.30 am – 4.00 pm
Music, Flamenco for all, Ladies’ and gents’ fashion show, face painting, water colour painting demonstration, beauty and hairdressing, Zumba demonstration, raffle, MABS goods, other stalls.
Saturday 14th April – QUIZ NIGHT AT THE ARCHES RESTAURANT– 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Hot & cold buffet, tickets 7€ - call Malcolm on 968 135 346
Tuesday 17th April - EBONY & IVORY LADIES LUNCH CLUB, Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojón - 1.30pm for 2pm. Three course lunch with glass of wine 10 €. Raffle in aid of MABS. Come along and meet and make new friends. Book your place with Diamantes on 965 352 947
Friday 20th April - SHARE & CARE GROUP - MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier - 11.00 am
An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer. Come along for a coffee and a chat. For more information call Anne on 693 795 247
Thursday 26th April – GOLF DAY – La Tercia Golf Club – 10.00 a.m. tee-off
Team event but individuals can play. 18 holes, nearest the pin, longest drive, putting and chipping competitions. 35€ for golfers includes food, Presentations, & entertainment with Nick Barker (Bryan Adams). 7€ non-golfers includes food Presentations & entertainment. Raffle and auction. Golfers apply at Café Golf or MABS Centre, evening event book at Café Golf – 968 334 428. Book early...numbers limited to 40 for golf, 70 for evening.
EVERY SATURDAY – BOOK SALE - The Arches Restaurant, Los Alcázares 10.00 am - 1.00 pm(weather permitting)
The MABS Book Stall is a regular feature at The Arches Restaurant on a Saturday and is popular with book-lovers from Los Alcázares and the surrounding areas. Browse the stall and enjoy a coffee or bargain breakfast while you choose your books.
Keep watching the press or visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com for more events
For further details, please call 634 362 826
MABS EVENTS IN FORTUNA (MURCIA NORTH EAST)
Every Other Monday - Sew'n'So's - Sewing Group with Jan Gough - 2.00 pm
Urb. Las Kalendas, Fortuna
1st Tuesday of the month - Auction at Bob`s Bar - 2.00 pm
Carretera Pinoso, Fortuna
Tuesdays & Thursdays – “Pick, Try, Choose, Buy & Donate” second hand store - 10.30 am - 12.00 pm Apartamentos Maruja, across the cycle path, opposite Las Palmeras, Baños de Fortuna.
2nd Wednesday of the month - Fortuna Ladies’ Luncheon Club - 1.00 pm
Las Palmeras Restaurant, Baños de Fortuna
Last Wednesday of the Month - MABS Fortuna Meeting - 11.30 am
La Carcelera, Urb Las Kalendas. Fortuna.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday, 7th April – EASTER FAIR – El Paraiso, Baños de Fortuna – 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Saturday 12th May – HOG ROAST – Further details to come
Saturday, 26th May – JUBILEE FAIR – Whitehouse Restaurant, Baños de Fortuna, 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
For further information on Fortuna events, please contact: mabsmurciane@gmail.com
MABS EVENTS IN CALASPARRA (MURCIA NORTH WEST)
Wednesday, 28th March – SUPPER DANCE WITH LENNY MITCHELL– Restaurante Don Gomez V, Calasparra 7.30 pm
Tickets just 12€ (includes supper of chicken breast, chips, salad and bread. Vegetarian alternative available). Call Sheila on 633 034 494 or Ann on 659 076 970 to reserve your tickets for what promises to be a great night.
Sunday, 22nd April – CEHEGIN CARBOOT SALE – Old Railway Station, Cehegin – 10.30 am
Come along to support us. If you have any unwanted goods that we can sell, please contact 646 792 017 to arrange collection.
First and Third Friday of each month - MABS Market Stall in Calasparra Market – 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Situated opposite the Gran Via café
Second Wednesday of each month - MABS Murcia NW Volunteer Monthly Meeting – 5.00 pm
New venue: Hotel Argos (between Calasparra & Cehegin) – new volunteers welcome. Call 650 103 095 for further details.
Last Friday of every month - MABS Book Stall – 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Outside the Trevol Bar/Cafe on Urb. Tierra del Sol, Calasparra. (This is held the last Friday of every month)
For further information on Calasparra events, please contact: mabsmurcianw@gmail.com
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