After 10 years of preparing to move to Portugal we are finally doing it.
My husband and I have taken early retirement at 55 and have work pensions.
We both have some health issues which are now stabilised, but good insurance may be a problem.
I understand we can get an S1 for two years or so and be eligible for free healthcare here.
We have paid 30 years NI contributions in England.
But I cannot find out what will happen after the two years.
We would be happy to pay Social Security contributions but I cannot find out how much this is likely to be.
Our pensions work out to a modest income-about 20,000 pounds between us.
Any thoughts please? Thanks
My husband and I have taken early retirement at 55 and have work pensions.
We both have some health issues which are now stabilised, but good insurance may be a problem.
I understand we can get an S1 for two years or so and be eligible for free healthcare here.
We have paid 30 years NI contributions in England.
But I cannot find out what will happen after the two years.
We would be happy to pay Social Security contributions but I cannot find out how much this is likely to be.
Our pensions work out to a modest income-about 20,000 pounds between us.
Any thoughts please? Thanks