Medical Care/Health Insurance

Get an overview of the health system, including health insurance requirements and where to best receive medical care. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:  

Spain’s public health care system provides universal coverage and is considered among the best in the world for quality and infrastructure. However, in recent years, some people believe that, due to the prolonged economic crisis, budget cuts and political changes, public health care services and facilities have deteriorated.

The regional governments of Spain’s Autonomous Communities (17 in total) manage health care within their territories, with the exception of the autonomous cities of Melilla and Ceuta, where the National Healthcare Management Institute (INGESA) manages public medical services. It might be a good idea to buy private health care insurance before arriving in Spain. Private health insurance provides access to private hospitals and physicians and staff who are more likely to speak English. There are walk-in private medical centers in every city.

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