
Articles on Health Insurance (6)

In recent years there have been some changes in our relationship with our family doctor and our usual health centre. If going to the doctor's office used to be the first step, nowadays we are finding other alternatives. Especially after the covid-19

December 7, 2023
When I became pregnant with my first child in 2016, I thought I had a handle on the Spanish language and the whole babies-turn-your-life-upside-down way my life would change. I began reading books and forums in my native language on how to have a

November 28, 2023
Obtaining Spanish residency is a significant step for those wishing to live and work in Spain. The Spanish Residency Card, also known as the Tarjeta de Residencia, is a crucial document that allows individuals to legally reside in the country. In

November 16, 2023
It is reassuring to know that Spain’s national health service (Sistema Nacional de Salud or SNS) is rated among the best national health services in the world. Personally, I have always found the staff to be outstanding, thorough and extremely

October 31, 2023
Family planning and contraception in Spain has become buzzwords in the last few decades, particularly because couples are putting off having children, and new legislature allows non-traditional families to also consider fertility treatments in Spain.

October 12, 2023
For closet to four years, my body woke me up just before 2 o'clock like clockwork to nurse and settle a baby back to sleep. For the nine months before giving birth to my first child in Spain, I had prepared for those moments. The extreme exhaustion,

October 5, 2023
Spain has one of the best public health systems, but it is not perfect: it does not cover all possible health problems or accidents in the most optimal way, and has major handicaps such as waiting times to be treated. Although if you are reading

September 19, 2023
Spain’s fertility rate has been low since the start of the new millennia, with about 1.3 children per woman in Spain as of 2020 – a historically low number, especially when compared to the rest of the European Union. While some cite lack of maternal

September 14, 2023
The great weather, the sun, the culture, the food, the people, the landscapes... All this makes Spain one of the most popular destinations in the world when it comes to retirement. Moreover, in addition to its excellent climate and its

September 5, 2023
Your heart is one of the five most vital organs in your body, so taking good care of it is essential for overall health. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in both men in women, despite being mostly preventable via diet, exercise, and