There are many Spain Health Insurance companies offering a standard o complete medical care and dental care. The coverage period is for 1 year, the policy costs are increased every year. The prices of the premium vary according to the sex and age of the applicant and is payable every month. Alternatively the total amount can be paid once a year with a discount on the total price. The average price per month is of 40-60 euros. There also family packages available.
The Spain health insurance does not cover some specific situations such as the hospitalization in case of transmissible diseases (AIDS), medical treatment for alcoholism, addiction to drugs, working accidents…
Frequently the insurance companies do not admit clients over 60 and if they do, the policy cost increases.
The Spain Health Insurance basic contract covers medical attention, hospital and urgencies. It does not cover dental care. The company will provide you with a list of doctors to choose from.
The main Spain Health Insurance companies are:
- Mapfre
- DKV Seguros
- Asisa
- Sanitas
- Adeslas
- Winterthur.
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