How to get free prescriptions in Spain?


How to get free prescriptions in Spain? As an expat working and contributing to social security in Spain, you'll get access to free doctor appointments and subsidised prescriptions by presenting your Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual or TSI- your Spanish Health Card. Your legal spouse and children under the age of 15 will be entitled to healthcare as well.


What to do if you run out of medication abroad?

While traveling in a foreign country If you're in a foreign country and lose or forget your medication, call your primary care provider and explain the situation. They may be able to write you a new prescription that you can bring to a local pharmacy in your current location.


Can a US citizen get healthcare in Spain?

US citizens who move to Spain can choose between private insurance or benefit from the SNS— if they're eligible. Medicare and insurance from the US will most likely not cover you while you are abroad. But, if your insurance company has an international plan, you can check with them and ask in advance.