Do you have to pay for medical care in Lanzarote?

Arranging your healthcare in Lanzarote If you're a resident on the island and employed or self employed, making regular social security contributions, you are entitled to free healthcare. Your children will also be covered by the state healthcare in this case.



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Arranging your healthcare in Lanzarote If you're a resident on the island and employed or self employed, making regular social security contributions, you are entitled to free healthcare.

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The Spanish healthcare system is widely envied across Europe, and for good reason. Hospitals, clinics and surgeries throughout Lanzarote are excellent, delivering modern facilities, low waiting times and exceptional service, consultations, referrals and treatments.

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Healthcare is generally free in Spain. This means you won't be required to pay for the services when visiting a public doctor or a healthcare centre. This results from universal healthcare, which taxpayers and the government fund. As a result, you pay for your healthcare indirectly via your social contributions.

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Lanzarote Public Healthcare You will need your EHIC if you are admitted to hospital. You should also be aware that, unless an ambulance has been requested to take you to hospital by a doctor or member of the emergency services, you will incur a charge for this transport.

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Health insurance for EU or EEA citizens If you are an EU/EEA working citizen or an expat migrating to Spain from another EU country, you can make use of your EHIC or European Health Insurance Card. This will get you free access to healthcare in Spain during your first 3 months.

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Hospitals in Spain Public hospitals offer free treatment. If you are not covered by state insurance, it is still at low costs. Some hospitals provide both private and public health services. It is also important to bring your social security card or proof of private insurance when you go to a hospital.

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The Spanish healthcare system is widely envied across Europe, and for good reason. Hospitals, clinics and surgeries throughout Lanzarote are excellent, delivering modern facilities, low waiting times and exceptional service, consultations, referrals and treatments.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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Lanzarote and the Canary Islands enjoy a unique Duty Free tax status within the European Union. As a result, items such as alcohol, tobacco and perfume are considerably cheaper here than in mainland Spain or the rest of Europe.

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Hospitals in Spain For scheduled hospital appointments and treatment, patients have to ask their GP for a referral. In an emergency, patients can go directly to A&E (accident and emergency) at the nearest hospital, without a referral.

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In Spain, the first point of contact for a visit to the doctor is usually the local health centre (Centro de Salud). Here, you will find GPs, paediatricians and physiotherapists, among other professionals.

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