Im 54 and my wife is 51.We intend taking early retirement this year.My question is ,my wife is a diabetic,she takes insulan and pill for a couple of other conditions.How do we get intergrated into the spanish health service.We intend taking out private health care but i doubt it will cover exzisting conditions.If i get a part-time job and pay spanish tax will it entitle my wife to treatment.Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

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There seems to be different rules applied between regions but in overview

Full pensioners receive Spanish National Health cover. (Transportable rights EU law)

Early retirees receive a limited amount of cover based on the years contributions they have made in their home country

Work in the system (good luck!) on a legal contract basis and you will get cover for your wife as well.

Be self employed and pay autonomo

Take out private health cover - investigate the types of cover some will take you.

The Valencia region is supposed to take everyone (well EU anyway) but some towns try and bounce you.

You will need a Spanish social security number to get a SIPS card - this gets you into the national health system.

thanks rob