medical retirement pension and abroad

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Hi

I am a chronically disabled man who is in employment but I have been on sick leave for over a year. My consultant has advised me that because my disability is progressive and am not going to improve I should medically retire from work. My employer has medical insurance which they have told me should cover me. My employer has put in a claim and we are waiting for a decision. I have supporting medical evidence. I am seriously thinking of moving permanently to Spain for health reasons, for the better climate and quality of life. I am also on disability living allowance high care and high mobility components and long incapacity benefit.

Does anyone have experience of somebody being awarded a medical retirement pension and moving abroad? I imagine that whether the insurance provider will continue to pay me if I move to Spain will depend on their terms and conditions. However, is there any general advice or experience on whether insurance companies tend to pay?

Many thanks for any help or guidance