The vast majority of people in Spain are covered for health treatment under social security.

However, most people who can afford it (some 6m people) take out private health insurance, which offers a wider choice of medical practitioners and hospitals, and more importantly, frees them from public health waiting lists.

If you aren't covered by Spanish social security, it's imperative that you have private health insurance (unless you have a very large bank balance). The policies offered by Spanish and foreign companies generally differ considerably in the extent of cover, limitations and restrictions, premiums, and the choice of doctors, specialists and hospitals.

Find below a list of private insurance companies:

Mapfre: http://www.mapfrevida.com

DKV Seguros: http://www.dkvseguros.com

Asisa: http://www.asisa.es

Sanitas: http://www.sanitas.es

Usually prices are about 30€ /month for someone around 30 years old.

You can also try international insurers or borkers:

Bupa International: http://www.bupa-intl.com

IHI: http://www.ihi.com

Innovative Benefits Consultants: http://www.shire.net/ibc

Medibroker: http://www.medibroker.com

MEDexpat: http://www.medexpat.com

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