
Articles on Health Insurance (7)

When you arrive in Spain, choosing a health insurance company is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make. While it is true that Spain prides itself on a wonderful public system, many people, especially foreigners, will choose to

August 2, 2023
Any expat in Spain knows that navigating the Spanish healthcare system effectively and successfully can be tough. When you finally know the ins and outs, you’re comfortable with the language, and you’ve got all your paperwork filed, it can become

July 20, 2023
My mother-in-law says she has an intuition that never fails her, especially when it comes to her grandchildren. She texted me one afternoon, shortly after I’d had my second child, asking if they were all right. Less than an hour later, I responded

July 6, 2023
Giving birth in Spain was never in my plans, until I moved abroad at 22 and promptly met the man who is now my husband. First came love, then came the awkward talk about whether or not we wanted kids and, nearly a decade later, came the baby

June 29, 2023
As an expat in Spain, there are many important decisions and processes you’ll need to go through, everything from figuring out how to get a TIE, to getting married in Spain, and perhaps even what to know as a foreigner giving birth in Spain. But one

June 7, 2023
Antenatal and postnatal healthcare are essential components of the long, but exciting journey for expectant mothers and their newborn babies. As an expat living in Spain, it's always important to have access to comprehensive healthcare coverage, but

June 1, 2023
In Spain, all employed residents and their dependents are covered by social security, known as Seguridad Social. Due to budget constraints, many citizens and residents opt for better coverage (shorter wait times, direct appointments with

May 28, 2023
When someone says X-ray, maybe like me, your first thought might be Superman and his supernatural ability of X-ray vision, but most people probably think of black and white skeleton photos of broken bones. In medical terms, there are numerous types

May 24, 2023
Whether you are a seasoned expat, or just recently arrived, giving birth in Spain can be a beautiful, albeit overwhelming experience in so many ways. There are so many items to keep track of pre-birth–everything from what feels like hundreds of

May 10, 2023
As children grow and develop, they may experience various foot problems that can lead to long-lasting pain, deformity, and other serious health issues if left untreated. That’s why it’s essential to identify and address these problems as soon as