Now Entitled to My Own S1

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poppy1
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Now Entitled to My Own S1

Postby poppy1 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:40 am

I have been entitled to the Spanish Health Care System for the past 2 years as a beneficiary of my OH's S1. Previous to that we were both covered for a few years by some law that granted us the right to it as long term residents...something that came about a few years back??
Now that I am 'of age' and entitled to my own S1 do I need to apply and register it with the INSS? Or, with the previous history do I need to bother? Want to get things right....what with all the new rules.

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Re: Now Entitled to My Own S1

Postby El Cid » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:01 am

You do not need to, but in these uncertain times it makes sense to register in your own right.

Its very easy and you don't even get a new card. Make an appointment online at your nearest INSS office and take your S1 with you and with your residency documents etc.

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Re: Now Entitled to My Own S1

Postby elusive » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:28 am

And if your other half dies and you are piggy backing off his healthcare theres been lots of stories of the surviving spouse losing their right to health care.


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