{"id":2818,"date":"2025-08-21T16:44:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T16:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/?p=2818"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T08:56:15","slug":"medychne-strahuvannya-v-ispaniyi-vydy-umovy-cziny-ta-porady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/medychne-strahuvannya-v-ispaniyi-vydy-umovy-cziny-ta-porady\/","title":{"rendered":"Health insurance in Spain: types, conditions, prices and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain has two parallel systems: the state-run Seguridad Social and private health insurance. Most citizens have access to the state system, but private policies are chosen for their quick appointments, wider network of clinics, and no-wait routine check-ups. Below is how it all works and what to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Health Insurance (Seguridad Social)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who has the right:<\/strong> employed, self-employed (aut\u00f3nomos), family members of insured persons, as well as persons with temporary protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to get:<\/strong> Social Security registration, NIE number, registration (empadronamiento), choice of health center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What it covers:<\/strong> family doctor, specialists by referral, tests, hospitalizations, emergency care, vaccinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> free of charge within the system, full basic spectrum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> waiting for specialists and routine diagnostics, rigid referral system, dentistry mostly not included for adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seguro.expert\/medychne-strahuvannya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private health insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For whom:<\/strong> who wants to quickly get to specialists, have a choice of private clinics and service in English\/Spanish without queues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy models:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sin copago \u2014 no co-payments for visits;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>con copago - with small co-payments for each appointment, usually cheaper than the monthly price;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reembolso (reimbursement) \u2014 you can go to any doctor, part of the costs will be refunded;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to pay attention to:<\/strong> availability of waiting periods, network of clinics in your city, hospitalization and surgery, emergency care, highly complex diagnostics, dentistry, psychotherapy, reimbursement for medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Nomad and other visas\/residence permits: policy requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>without surcharges (sin copago)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>without waiting periods (sin carencias)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>full coverage in Spain: doctors, tests, diagnostics, hospitalizations, surgeries, emergency care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>repatriation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contract for at least 1 year, payment for the entire period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a policy from a Spanish insurance company, properly completed for the consulate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/digital-nomad-viza-yaka-medychna-strahovka-potribna\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2650\">Digital Nomad visa: what health insurance is needed?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price depends on age, city, policy type and options. To get an idea: younger age groups usually pay less, 50+ more expensive; sin copago usually more expensive than con copago; rembolso is the most expensive, but the most flexible. It is better to make an exact calculation based on your age and city of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private or public: what to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>if you already have Social Security and the pace suits you, you can stay on the state pension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if quick fixes and flexibility are important, add a private policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for visas and residence permits, be sure to check the requirements: often only private insurance with specific parameters is suitable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more detailed comparison of private or public insurance in Spain is described here. <a href=\"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/pryvatna-chy-derzhavna-medyczyna-v-ispaniyi-vazhlyvi-vidminnosti-ta-porady-pry-vybori\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2647\">Private or public healthcare in Spain? Important differences and tips for choosing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to look for in a private insurance contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waiting periods: are there any waiting periods for childbirth, diagnostics, dentistry, or scheduled surgeries?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pre-existing conditions: how pre-existing conditions are treated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>network of clinics: are there any large private hospitals in your city?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emergency assistance outside the home and in the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dentistry: basic or advanced, limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>repatriation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>language of the service and method of making an appointment with a doctor (app, phone, web)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear limits and exceptions, authorization rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents and registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the state system:<\/strong> NIE, empadronamiento, Social Security number, registration at the health center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For private:<\/strong> passport\/NIE, address in Spain, completed health questionnaire; for visas - a certificate for the consulate with the necessary wording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>combine public and private: public for the base, private for emergency specialists and diagnostics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family packages are more profitable than single packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for students and Digital Nomads: separate visa policies with the necessary conditions without additional fees and without waiting periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I get advice on private insurance in Spain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need to choose a policy for your case or visa requirements? Contact us <a href=\"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/kataloh\/olesya-brych-strahovyj-agent-v-ispaniyi\/\" data-type=\"kataloh\" data-id=\"1797\">Olesia Brych<\/a>, official DKV insurance agent in Spain: <a href=\"https:\/\/seguro.expert\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/seguro.expert\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.seguro.expert<\/a>Fill out a short form and receive a free estimate and a list of clinics in your city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions and Answers (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is it possible to have both public and private insurance at the same time?<\/strong><br>Yes. Many residents do this to avoid queues and get diagnosed faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is registration required for <a href=\"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/kartka-soczialnogo-strahuvannya-sip-v-ispaniyi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"320\">state medicine<\/a>?<\/strong><br>Yes, to register at a health center, you usually need empadronamiento.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does it cover <a href=\"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/kataloh\/olesya-brych-strahovyj-agent-v-ispaniyi\/\" data-type=\"kataloh\" data-id=\"1797\">private insurance<\/a> dentistry?<\/strong><br>Depends on the plan. Often basic services are included, while prostheses\/implants are available at additional costs or in extended packages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is a waiting period?<\/strong><br>These are waiting periods before certain services (diagnostics, elective surgeries, childbirth) begin. Visa policies usually require no waiting periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is the tourist route suitable? <a href=\"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/pryvatna-chy-derzhavna-medyczyna-v-ispaniyi-vazhlyvi-vidminnosti-ta-porady-pry-vybori\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2647\">insurance for Digital Nomad<\/a>?<\/strong><br>No. You need a private policy from a Spanish company with full coverage, no co-payments, no waiting periods, and coverage throughout Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0412 \u0406\u0441\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0457 \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0446\u044e\u044e\u0442\u044c \u0434\u0432\u0456 \u043f\u0430\u0440\u0430\u043b\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0456 \u0441\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0435\u043c\u0438: \u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0445\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044f Seguridad Social \u0456 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0430\u0442\u043d\u0435 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0447\u043d\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0445\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044f. \u0411\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0456\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0433\u0440\u043e\u043c\u0430\u0434\u044f\u043d \u043c\u0430\u044e\u0442\u044c \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f \u0434\u043e \u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0430\u0432\u043d\u043e\u0457 \u0441\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0435\u043c\u0438, \u0430\u043b\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0430\u0442\u043d\u0456 \u043f\u043e\u043b\u0456\u0441\u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0438\u0440\u0430\u044e\u0442\u044c \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0448\u0432\u0438\u0434\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0439\u043e\u043c\u0456\u0432, \u0448\u0438\u0440\u0448\u043e\u0457 \u043c\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0456 \u043a\u043b\u0456\u043d\u0456\u043a \u0456 \u043f\u043b\u0430\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0445 \u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0436\u0435\u043d\u044c \u0431\u0435\u0437 \u0447\u0435\u0440\u0433. \u041d\u0438\u0436\u0447\u0435 \u2014 \u044f\u043a \u0446\u0435 \u0432\u0441\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0446\u044e\u0454 \u0456 \u0449\u043e \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0438. \u0414\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0435 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0447\u043d\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0445\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044f (Seguridad Social) \u041f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0430\u0442\u043d\u0435 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0447\u043d\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0445\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044f Digital Nomad [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,268],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-czikavo","category-medyczyna"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2818"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4693,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2818\/revisions\/4693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucranianos.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}