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Health insurance, explained without marketing.

Guides I answer daily on WhatsApp, written with the honesty I'd want if I had to buy a policy myself.

09 September 2026 · 8 min
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Pre existing conditions and health insurance in Spain: what actually happens

Moving to Spain with a pre existing condition? Here is the step by step of what really happens with your health insurance and your visa.

Angélica Melo, exclusive Sanitas agent, explaining health insurance with pre existing conditions to an expat couple
16 August 2026 · 8 min
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Non-lucrative residence visa for Spain: requirements and documents (2026)

How much money you need to show in 2026 (official Immigration figures), what health insurance is required, why it must be paid in full upfront, and the specifics if you're applying from the US. The complete guide to the non-lucrative visa.

Documents and passport for Spain's non-lucrative residence visa
14 August 2026 · 7 min
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Checklist to apply for a Spanish visa in 2026 (guide for Latin America)

The documents most Spanish consulates ask for when applying for a long-term residence visa in 2026, with the specifics for Argentina and Colombia: criminal record checks, apostilles and the health insurance consulates actually accept.

Couple reviewing documents for their Spanish residence visa application
01 August 2026 · 6 min
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Breastfeeding Week in Spain: when it actually happens, what the evidence says, and your rights

Spain doesn't celebrate Breastfeeding Week in August. Here's when it is, what the WHO and the Spanish Paediatrics Association recommend, your workplace rights and when to ask for help.

Mother breastfeeding her baby in an armchair — World Breastfeeding Week
27 July 2026 · 6 min
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Wildfires in Spain: how to protect your health from smoke (official 2026 guide)

Spain's Ministry of Health has published its first guide on health risks during wildfires. Here is what it says about smoke, who is most at risk, and the 9 official recommendations to protect yourself.

Firefighter tackling a wildfire in Spain — health recommendations against smoke
23 July 2026 · 7 min
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Spain's new anti-smoking law: what changes and why now is the time to quit

On 21 July 2026 the Spanish Cabinet approved the draft of the new anti-smoking law. Here's what changes, how it affects your health insurance and ten real tips to quit smoking, with my own experience.

Spain new anti-smoking law 2026 — time to quit smoking
01 July 2026 · 8 min
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Health insurance for a Spanish student visa: 2026 guide

What the consulate really requires, minimum coverage, certificate turnaround and mistakes that lead to rejection. Everything you need to know before applying for a Spanish student visa.

Health insurance for Spanish student visa — Sanitas guide
30 June 2026 · 9 min
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Best health insurance for self-employed in Spain 2026

Real comparison of Sanitas, Adeslas, ASISA, DKV, Caser and MAPFRE for self-employed workers: 2026 prices, copay vs no-copay, sick leave, up to €500 income-tax deduction, and how to sign up without wasting time.

Best health insurance for self-employed in Spain 2026 — comparative guide
05 June 2026 · 7 min
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What Sanitas Más Salud covers: full guide to benefits, copayments and price (2026)

Hospitalisation, specialists without waiting lists, 24h emergencies, diagnostics, dental, Blua and up to €500 income-tax deduction for self-employed. Everything Sanitas Más Salud includes, explained without jargon.

04 June 2026 · 6 min
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Self-employed in Úbeda and Jaén: 5 real worries and how private health insurance can help

Tax burden, waiting lists, sick leave, stress and income drops: the 5 major worries of self-employed workers in Jaén for 2026, and how Sanitas reduces their impact — with up to €500 tax deduction.

15 May 2026 · 5 min
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Which coverage is essential in a private health insurance policy if you live in Úbeda?

A practical guide to what really matters in a private health policy in Úbeda, Baeza, Torreperogil, Sabiote and Jódar: specialists without waits, diagnostics, hospitalisation, dental and telemedicine.

27 April 2026 · 3 min
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Health insurance for companies in Úbeda: care for your team and pay less tax

Sanitas Pymes Digital: full coverage for your team, real tax savings and a more attractive company for retaining talent in Úbeda and Jaén.

24 April 2026 · 2 min
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Sanitas Spring in Úbeda: 50% off for the first 3 months

Sanitas launches a welcome offer: pay only 50% for the first 3 months with full coverage from day one. Valid until 01/06/2026.

24 April 2026 · 4 min
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Health insurance for foreigners in Úbeda: everything you need to know about Sanitas Residents

Sanitas Residents is the plan designed for foreigners in Spain: valid for visa, no copayments, medical network filterable by language and instant certificate for Spanish Immigration.

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