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Healthcare in Spain is a source of national pride. If you have decided to start a new life in Spain, congratulations! You have made the right choice. However, there are certain aspects of life in Spain that you should take into account when moving here. For example, access to health services. Here we will explain how to get access to the Spanish healthcare system. Because the good life<\/a> begins by taking care of ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public health care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Spanish public health system is one of the most popular around the world, both in terms of quality and universal health care. It is also one of the best in the European Union, along with Belgium, Cyprus, France, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands. Spanish medical professionals are highly valued not only in Spain, but also in other countries such as Germany and England, given that the training they go through in order to become health professionals is extremely rigorous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spanish public health system covers all sorts of treatments<\/strong>, from the most basic to the most complex. Some medicines are subsidised so you only have to pay a small portion to purchase them. However, dental health is generally not covered by social security, nor is the purchase of lenses and eyeglasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who can apply for health care in Spain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Basically, you must meet these requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n