[dannymarsh]

Hi guys,

New to the forum and just looking for a bit of advice regarding health care.

I'm coming over to Valencia to stay for a while and am just trying to cover all bases with health being one of them. I'm a fit and healthy 28 year old but I play rugby and will be looking to find a team in Valencia so just in case the worst happens and I need to go to the hospital/GP does anyone have any recommendations as to what cover I should get?

Having done a bit of research an EHIC card may not be the best idea because I'm not sure if/when I'll be returning to the UK. Perhaps just travel insurance? Any hints/tips welcome and well received

Cheers
Danny

 

[dannymarsh]

:welcome:

how long are you planning to stay?

the EHIC is for emergency care while you are on holiday only - if you are going to be living here you need to get a form S1 from the DWP - if you have been paying NI in the UK for long enough that will cover you for health care here for up to 2 years I think

Thanks for the welcome!

The honest answer is I'm not sure how long I'll be over. My initial thoughts are 6 months to a year, maybe longer, depending on circumstance so looks like an S1 form will be the answer!