How To Register With The Health Authority

The Health Centre will tell you what you need, they might not speak English, so it is worthwhile going with someone who speaks spanish.

The place in Orihuela city where you can get more information about how to register, how to get red prescriptions (for pensioners, which are free), sort out paperwork for instance how to get the european card, etc is:

                 INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE LA SEGURIDAD SOCIAL
                 c/ San Agustin, 26 Orihuela  
                 telephone:  965 300 006
 
It is worthwhile visiting this place with someone who speaks spanish and be prepared to go several times as it seems there is always a need for further paperwork

Health Care in Valenciana

Click the link below for information regarding British Nationals
living in Valencia Costa Blanca     

http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/pensions-benefits/healthcare/e121/

Application For European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)  click here to apply or for information.

If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you. Please note: Not all UK residents are covered in Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Click on the 'Access to Healthcare Abroad' link below, if you are unsure whether you are covered.       www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do