Immigrating to Spain through property investment, you can apply for a public health card at many medical centers in Spain, and the procedure is not complicated.
The documents required to apply for a health card are:
1. Passport;
2. Certificate of Empadronamiento (proof of residence);
3. Social Security Number.
First, you need to prepare your passport and proof of residence and go to the Social Security medical center to apply for enrollment in the social security system. After joining the social security system, you will receive a social security number. Then, take your documents to the local health department or medical center to apply for the health card. Once the health card application is processed, you will be given a temporary health card application form, and the official health card will be mailed to the applicant's home at a later date. Before receiving the health card, you can use this form to schedule doctor appointments.
The public health card is the same size as a bank card and is printed with the cardholder's name and other information, as well as the phone number of the designated medical center and the name of the family doctor. With a public health card, you can seek medical treatment. Patients first make an appointment with their family doctor at the community medical center near their residence, either in person or by phone. The hospital will arrange a time for you to see the doctor. Depending on the situation, if necessary, the family doctor can also make house calls. The community medical center acts as your local clinic; when you apply for the health card, the staff will inform you of the center closest to your home, which is your designated medical facility. The family doctor at the medical center can provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients. Medical care at the community medical center is referred to as primary diagnosis and treatment. Community medical centers have sufficient personnel and technical capabilities to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients.