European Health Insurance Card

[smg]

the hospital at Alcudia were not interested in UK E111 cards when we had to visit the
(Sun Sea &) A&E a couple of years ago, would only treat on production of travel insurance details, & then only after getting authorisation from their UK helpline.

Thereafter, couldn't fault the service, well, except that all the Spanish patients got seen first.

When I queried use of the E111 card, they said that the public hospital in Palma would honour them, but that that was the nearest reciprocal facility.

The pharmacist in Alcudia opened up at 1 in the morning for us, though, & I love being able to buy my repeat 'prescription only in UK' medicines in PP for a few euros a box, so the local system has it's advantages.

I suppose the moral is, don't rely on E111 card, & take out a suitable medical expenses travel policy.

 

[kate1]

You will need an E111 card if you need to visit one of the local drop-in clinics for a more minor medical problem though - for example if you need a prescription. My husband had a chest infection a couple of years ago - he'd forgotten his card and the cost of the consultation was about 50E, I think. It would have been free had he had his card... so well worth getting one.

 

[emmalou]

Kate1 is there a "drop-in clinic" in pp (just in case!!). Many thanks

 

[Sparky]

Emmalou, not a drop in clinic but there is a medical centre in C/Vicenc Buades. If you show your EHIC they will make you an appointment with a doctor. However if it is urgent you will need to go to the PACS in Pollensa.

 

[emmalou]

Thanks Sparky

 

[animagic21]

Does anyone know where you can go for medical treatment, with the E Hic card actually being accepted. Have read that Spain is one of worst offenders to ignore the reciprocal laws concerning healthcare. Does the PAC in Pollensa accept the EHic? Had to pay for treatment last year so whilst hoping we won't have another problem, it's good to know to prevent Travel Insurers increasing out premium. Thanks!

 

[Sparky]

The Health Center in PP and the PAC in Pollensa accept the EHIC.

 

[animagic21]

Thanks, Sparky! That's good to know. Where is the Health Centre?

 

[Sparky]

Just across from La Roda in Vicenc Buades .