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 Healthcare for EU citizens residing in Catalonia
 Who may need assistance and why? Foreign nationals of a European Union country whose habitual residence is in Catalonia.
Details: The information provided here applies to nationals of the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Turkey.
Institution/Support Centre
 CatSalut. Catalan Health Service
www10.gencat.net/catsalut/eng/index.htm
Travessera de les Corts, 131-159 Edifici Olímpia
08028 Barcelona
Tel. 93 403 85 85 Fax 93 403 89 25
atencioalciutada@catsalut.net
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9.00 to 14.00
Tuesday: 15.00 to 17.30
Summer timetable (June 1 - September 30): Monday to Friday: 9.00 to 14.00
What to do? ___________________________________________________________________
What should I do in my country of origin? Foreigners residing habitually in Catalonia may use various official documents to certify their right to healthcare services.
Where should I apply? Official documentation must be issued by the competent body in your country of origin. A list of liaison offices for countries where the EU scheme applies can be consulted at: www.seg-social.es/inicio/?MIval=cw_usr_view_Folder&LANG=1&ID=32175 
What documentation is required?
 The documentation required depends on your country of origin. For Spain, the documentation that needs to be completed is available in PDF from: www.seg-social.es/Internet_6/Internacional/Formulariosdetrabaj38626/
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What should I do once in Catalonia? Present the documentation that certifies that you are entitled to healthcare.
Where should I do this? Visit the International Agreements Unit or any provincial or territorial office of the National Social Security Institute (INSS) to have your right to healthcare certifed. A list of addresses can be consulted at: www.seg-social.es/Internet_1//Oficinas/index.htm .
 Barcelona
Barcelona Provincial Directorate of the INS
Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 5-11
08037 Barcelona
Tel. 93 284 92 92 / 93 284 93 58
Central Social Security Treasury:
Information and handling of administrative procedures related to medical care, affiliation, services, etc.
Gran Via Corts Catalanes, 591, 3º
08007 Barcelona
Tel. 93 342 92 81
barcelona.administracion16@tgss.seg-social.es
Further information: You should first contact the appropriate social security body in your own country.
Girona
Girona Provincial Directorate of the INSS
Santa Eugènia, 40
17005 Girona
Tel. 972 20 53 04 / 972 41 27 33
Central Social Security Treasury
Information and handling of administrative procedures related to medical care, affiliation, services, etc.
Avda. Josep Tarradellas, 3
17006 Girona
Te. 972 40 91 40
girona.ure1@tgss.seg-social.es.
Lleida
Lleida Provincial Directorate of the INSS
Pasatge Pompeyo, 2
25006 Lleida
Tel. 973 70 07 00
Central Social Security Treasury
Information and handling of administrative procedures related to medical care, affiliation, services, etc.
Salmerón, 14-16
25004 Lleida
Tel. 973 70 17 00
Tarragona
Tarragona Provincial Directorate of the INSS
Rambla Nova, 84, 3º
43003 Tarragona
Tel. 977 25 96 25
Central Social Security Treasury
Information and handling of administrative procedures related to medical care, affiliation, services, etc.
Avda. Ramon y Cajal, 33
43001 Tarragona
Tel. 977 22 11 15
Staff at the National Social Security Institute (INSS) will explain to you how to obtain medical care. Individuals with financial means who are not covered by Social Security will need to provide their bank details to facilitate direct bank debit payments.
What documentation is required?
 A copy of the application form for recognition of your right to medical care, available from the office where you submit your application.
A photocopy of your national identity card, passport or residence permit, and photocopies of the same documents for beneficiaries (for beneficiaries under the age of 14, a photocopy of an official document demonstrating your legal right to represent them).
Proof of residence, and, in the case of minors and/or disabled dependents, a document verifying that they reside with the applicant. Both documents are issued by local councils.
A photocopy of your Spanish health insurance card or individual health card if you have previously been registered for Social Security.
A photocopy of your latest income tax declaration. If you are not obliged to submit an income tax declaration, a sworn declaration of income.
For persons with disabilities greater than 33%, a photocopy of the certificate issued by the Catalan Institute for Health Care (ICASS).
When should I start the process? As soon as possible.
Additional Information ___________________________________________________________
Healthcare coverage: Insured individuals will be covered for immediate medical attention required while in Catalonia. Foreign nationals will be entitled to the exactly same public healthcare as available to Catalan citizens in terms of:
 standard and emergency services
hospital admission services
The guidelines that apply to prescription and dispensing of any necessary drugs and health materials are the same as those in effect for users covered by CatSalut.
Updated July 2008 |
