healthcare

Can anyone help I am confused what kind of state healthcare am I entitled to when living in spain when not retirement age and not working. also my relative who is retirement age is coming she can get a S1 form  I believe, and i read something that if you live with them or they with you you can claim alongside them, or should i say as part of their card am I correct

Hz-does this mean you have decided to bring your mother to Spain? Yes, you can "piggy back" on her entitlement(unless rules have changed) but if your mother dies, you are left without free care. if you are working, in Spain then you would have to pay a large chunk of your earnings to Social Security-this would ensure your health care, but if you stop working then you have a problem. I remember that you used to be able to get free care for two years if you are nearing retirement age. I cannot understand why you don't just telephone the DWP and get information from the "horses mouth". That way, you won't be confused by the varying opinions and conflicting information of others. Surely it is wiser to get all your information together first, before even contemplationg such a huge step?

yes have done quite a bit of research contacted British embassy, DWP international  and age concern in Chiclana have had some vey helpful and suseful messages from people on the forum thanks to you all also my estate agent in spain has been very helful too, also have been told of an English speaking woman in Cadiz who can help with getting mum her medication. and also help with respite etc from age concern. and also a funeral plan for repatriation. so collating info at the moment.