Who can apply for inclusion in the Valencian Private Health Scheme

The monthly quota scheme is only for people who have no right to cover elsewhere. Those who have contributed to social security at any point in Spain may already be eligible for health cover in Valencia and therefore unable to apply.

Applicants will be able to apply immediately , but will need to wait for their application to be processed before they can access healthcare.
 

The cost will be €270 per quarter for those below retirement age and €330 per quarter for those above it. UK citizens who receive a UK State Pension will be eligible for health cover from the UK and will not have to remain on the scheme after they begin to receive their state pension, or, become a dependant of someone who does. Please see S1 information.
 

The coverage will be for individuals only, therefore applicants will have to make one payment per person - no dependants will be included on another person's cover, including children.
 

If you feel you have insufficient income to meet the cost of the scheme you may be eligible for health cover through ‘sin recursos’ (insufficient economic means). Ask the social worker at your local health centre for more information.
 

Patients accepted on the scheme will have health cover throughout the whole of Spain, not just the Valencia community.
 

Patients will be classed as 'Activos' and will have a 60% discount on all prescriptions.
 

They will have no right to a Spanish European Health Insurance Card and must ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover any trip to another EU state (this is because EHIC cards are linked to national health systems. If you are not insured by a national health system (in whichever EU country) you are not entitled to an EHIC card).
 

IMPORTANT

All enquiries on this subject should be addressed to Valencia health authorities on 900 662 000.
PUMA22 does not hold any more information regarding changes to healthcare in Valencia other than that published on this page.
 

It is important to note that EU legislation does not require member states to set up health insurance schemes for groups that fall outside the National Health System, The government of Valencia was, therefore, under no obligation to set up this scheme. This system is designed and paid for by the Valencian government.