How to Apply to Join the Valencian Private Health Scheme

This scheme is only available to people who have exhausted all other avenues and this includes the “sin recursos” route. Therefore, you should apply for “sin recursos” and be refused before considering this. If however it is obvious that due to your income level you would not be eligible for “sin recursos”, then you should apply as detailed below.

You can download the application forms from http://www.san.gva.es/cas/ciud/homeciud.html

Then click on “Tarjeta Sanitaria” and then on “Convenio de asistencia sanitaria a pacientes privados; There are two downloadable forms on this page: the ‘Modelo de solicitud convenio’ and the ‘Hoja de mantenimiento de terceros para domiciliación de pagos’. Both must be completed and returned. These two forms can be printed off and then completed in full.

You should send your application to the Dirección Territorial de la Conselleria by recorded delivery (either in Alicante, Valencia or Castellón – see contact details below)
 

You will need to send the following documents:

i. A recently issued Padrón Certificate (at least 6 months in the Valencia Region)
 

ii. Residence Certificate/Card
 

iii. Legislation Letter from the Overseas Healthcare Team (0044 1912181999)
 

iv. Bank details
 

v. Passport
 

Please note that you will need to send the original Padrón certificate which will be returned to you. All other documents can be sent as photocopies. Also, if you have the older Resident’s card with your photograph, you will not need to send a photocopy of your passport. If you have the newer Residency Certificate, you will need to include a photocopy of your passport.

If you send the application by recorded delivery you will receive a ‘Justificante’ confirming receipt. If all your documents are in order this is for your information only and you do not need to take any action.

The Conselleria will then write to you. They will either: 1) ask for more documentation, 2) accept the application with instructions on how to collect your SIP card, or 3) refuse the application.

If the Dirección Territorial de la Conselleria needs more information, they will write to you and give you a 10 day window to reply.

If your application is accepted, you will be sent your acceptance letter by registered post, which will ask you to go to your local health centre to collect your SIP card from the 1st day of the following month. Your accreditation will not be activated on the system until you sign for your registered letter and this is received by the Conselleria.

Finally, your application may be refused. The most common reason for your application being refused is that you have entitlement through some other means, i.e. that you have worked at some point in Spain.

Useful Contact Details:
 

Call Centre: 900 66 2000 – (English Language speakers available on this number)
 

Email: sip@gva.es
 

Dirección Territorial de la Conselleria de Sanidad – Alicante: C/ Girona, 26 (Alacant 03001)
 

Dirección Territorial de la Conselleria de Sanidad – Valencia: Gran Vía Ferrán el Catòlic, 74 (València 46008)
 

Dirección Territorial de la Conselleria de Sanidad – Castellón: Plz. Hort dels Corders, 12 (Castelló de la Plana 12001)