Sanitas or Adeslas: What's the Real Difference? (Comparative Analysis)

If you're reading this, you're probably facing the big question in health insurance in Spain: Sanitas or Adeslas? It's the "classic" of private healthcare. Both are leading companies, incredibly solvent, and have an excellent reputation.

But they are not identical.

Choosing between one and the other depends on important nuances: the type of medical network you prefer, the importance you give to digital technology, or the need for international coverage.

As an expert Sanitas agency in Alicante, we know both policies perfectly. We're not here to tell you that one is "bad," but to offer you an honest comparison that helps you understand the key differences and why we believe Sanitas offers distinctive value, especially for our clients in Alicante.

WHO'S WHO? THE SUPPORT BEHIND EACH BRAND

To understand the difference, first, you need to know who they are:

• Adeslas: Is part of the SegurCaixa group, the insurance giant of CaixaBank. Its strength is immense nationally, with enormous capillarity thanks to its banking link.
• Sanitas: Belongs to Bupa (British United Provident Association), a global leader in healthcare with a presence in over 190 countries. This international vocation is one of its main pillars.

THE DEFINITIVE COMPARISON: SANITAS VS ADESLAS IN 5 KEY POINTS

Here we break down the differences that matter most to users.

1. The Medical Network: Own Network or Concerted Network?

This is one of the biggest differences.

• Adeslas has a very extensive medical network, being the leading option for civil servants (Muface, Isfas), which gives it a gigantic volume of contracted doctors.
• Sanitas also has a top-tier concerted medical network, but its great differentiating commitment is its Own Network of Centers: the Milenium Medical Centers (multi-specialty) and the Milenium Dental Clinics.

What does this mean for you in Alicante? Both will give you access to major hospitals (Vithas, Quirónsalud). The difference is that with Sanitas, you also have preferential access to an own network (Milenium) where everything is digitized, integrated, and operates under the same Sanitas quality standard, streamlining tests and authorizations.

2. Innovation and Technology: The Digital Difference (BluaU)

This is where Sanitas sets itself significantly apart.

• Adeslas offers, of course, an app for management and video consultations.
• Sanitas goes a step further with its digital health ecosystem BluaU and BluaU Smart. This is not just a video consultation app; it's a connected health platform that includes:
  • Home Monitoring: Tracking programs for pathologies (like blood pressure or obesity) with connected devices.
  • Measurement of vital signs by facial image: Using your phone's camera to measure heart rate or blood pressure.
  • Video consultations with specialists (not just general practitioners).
  • Integrated psychology, nutrition, and personal trainer programs.

If you value technology, proactive health management, and digital convenience, BluaU is, currently, the most advanced service on the market.

3. Dental Coverage: Included or Specialized?

Both companies offer robust dental policies.

• Adeslas is often very competitive in price and offers dental coverage often included or as a simple rider (add-on).
• Sanitas Dental is positioned as a specialist product. The great advantage is, again, the network of Milenium Dental Clinics (owned) in Alicante (and throughout Spain), which guarantee service quality, clear franchised prices, and access to advanced technology (like 3D scanning).

4. International Coverage and Reimbursement

If you travel a lot for work or pleasure, or if you are an expatriate in Alicante, this point is vital.

• Both offer reimbursement policies that allow you to go to any doctor in the world.
• Sanitas's advantage lies in its belonging to Bupa. This gives you direct access to Bupa's hospital network worldwide, greatly facilitating management abroad, often without having to pay upfront at network centers.

5. The Price: Is Sanitas more expensive than Adeslas?

The short answer: they are very similar.

Both companies compete fiercely, and their premiums for equivalent policies (e.g., Sanitas Más Salud vs. Adeslas Plena Plus) usually have minimal differences.

Price difference should not be the deciding factor. The real question is: What value do you get for that premium? For a similar price, Sanitas includes a digital ecosystem (BluaU) and a network of its own centers (Milenium) that Adeslas does not offer in the same way.

QUICK COMPARATIVE TABLE: SANITAS VS ADESLAS

THE DECIDING FACTOR IN ALICANTE: YOUR LOCAL AGENCY

You've compared the brands. Both are excellent. But now comes the most important decision: who will manage your policy.

You can contract online with a comparison site or on the Sanitas website. But when you have a problem, a question about an authorization, or need a reimbursement, who will help you? An impersonal call center?

This is where Sanitas Alicante makes the real difference.

• Official Price: Contracting with us costs you exactly the same as on Sanitas.es.
• Personal Advisor: You will have the name and phone number of your manager in Alicante.
• Paperwork Management: We filter for you. We help you with authorizations, explain the fine print, and advise you if you have a problem.
• Local Knowledge: We know Alicante's medical network in detail. We'll tell you which specialist is best for your case or which hospital has the best pediatric emergency services.

You don't just contract a policy; you contract a personal health management service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Which is better, Sanitas or Adeslas for families with children?

Both have excellent pediatric coverage. Sanitas's advantage is the BluaU digital service, which includes 24h pediatric video consultation, giving immense peace of mind to parents without having to go to the emergency room for a fever.

Which company has a better medical network in Alicante?

Numerically, they are very similar, and both cover the main hospitals (Vithas, Quirónsalud, IMED). The difference is that Sanitas also gives you access to its Milenium Centers, which are usually more agile for day-to-day tests and specialists.

Adeslas or Sanitas for self-employed individuals?

Both have specific products for self-employed individuals with tax advantages. At Sanitas Alicante, we help you manage the documentation so you can deduct your health insurance and offer you adapted policies (like Sanitas Profesionales) with coverage for work accidents.

Choosing between Sanitas and Adeslas is choosing between two excellent options. Adeslas offers impressive national volume and capillarity. Sanitas offers a clear commitment to quality, digital innovation (BluaU), and a top-tier network of its own centers.

But the real difference is not just in the brand, but in the service.

At Sanitas Alicante, we are ready to show you why our local advisory service makes all the difference.

Do you want a free, personalized comparison based on your real needs in Alicante?