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France Healthcare Topic Host Peter OwenHealthcare in France and expat health insurance is a big and complicated topic. Our aim with these pages is to guide people through the maze, especially if you are new to the French health system. If you can't find the information you are looking for please get in touch (sorry I'm not a doctor so don't ask about medical problems!). Likewise we welcome all contributions about healthcare in France.
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Private Health Insurance in France

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All new immigrants to France who do not hold an E121 or E106 and do not plan to work in France, will need to have private health insurance to cover their medical costs. Here's what you need to know before you buy...

*Private health insurance explained

* How to choose private health insurance

* Private health insurance companies

The European Health Insurance Card

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What is the EHIC and how does it work? More...

Healthcare France FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the commonly asked questions about French healthcare and health insurance more...

How to appeal - and complain - to CPAM

If you have a complaint or are unhappy with the decision taken by CPAM, you can appeal... more...

French Medical Terminology

French health terminology
An A-Z from English to French covering Parts of the body, General problems, Signs and symptoms more...

Emergency Numbers

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Here's who you need to call in an emergency more...

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HEALTHCARE IN FRANCE

One of France's greatest assets is its state health system. Read on to discover how it works and what you need to do to obtain the right level of care and insurance. Plus, keep updated with the latest health stories as well as first-hand accounts of people who have used the system

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+++++ LATEST STORIES +++++

Find out what's new in the French health system...

Healthcare changes in France

How changes in French health law are affecting expatriates

MedicineThe changes apply to all residents of France of whatever nationality including French nationals who suffer the same reductions in healthcare support as, for instance, a person holding an E121 etc... more...

Healthcare update 2008: hospitals, complementary insurance and the cost of medicines

pills needle money healthFor expats the first months of 2008 were dominated by the issue of continued access to the healthcare system (see below). However, the French health system is undergoing other big changes as well... more...

Healthcare cover changes in France - what you need to know

carte vitaleThe rules governing access to the French healthcare system for EU expats have changed. To find out whether you're affected take a look at our Q&A guide more...

Does your E121 or E106 form also give your partner healthcare cover in France?

couple by the sea smallYou plan to live in France under and E121 or E106 form - will your partner be covered? And is there a difference between those who are married and those who co-habit? Your questions answered... more...

Osteopathy in France

hands massageOsteopathy has been a negelcted part of the French health system, but all that is set to change... more...

Osteoporosis scans now covered by CPAM

osteoporosis bone smallOsteoporosis affects women as they get older. Until now those at risk in France have had to pay for their treatment - but this has recently changed. Here is what you need to know about getting reimbursement for your osteoporosis treatment more...

+++++ REAL LIFE STORIES +++++

What is is like to use the health system in France? Read these first-hand accounts

'First I discovered I had cancer - then that I was being ejected from the healthcare system...'

pat and tony smallWithin weeks of the French government announcement that it was restricting expat access to the state healthcare system, Pat Ackland discovered she had cancer. Here, she and husband Tony detail their fight to get the ruling changed and their own personal ordeal more...

Having a baby in France

babyPregnancy in France does involve a fair amount of prodding, poking and pricking and many more scans and check ups than in the UK, says Louise Sayers. But she wouldn't have it any other way.more...

Cancer Support In France

rose dust smallA short time after moving to France, Linda Shepherd discovered she had breast cancer. The following months were deeply traumatic - but today she is using her experience to help others through the association Cancer Support France
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A Tale of Two Heart Attacks

heart attack graphFriends for 40 years, George and Bob each suffered a heart attack within one week of the other. George lives in France while Bob lives in the UK. Their subsequent treatment was very different. more...

+++++ HELPFUL BOOKS +++++

If you want to know more, these books will help

Healthcare in France - A Guide for the Expatriate

Healthcare in FranceThis 50 + page guide has been written by French healthcare expert Peter Owen of Expathealthdirect. It provides an invaluable explanation of the key aspects of French healthcare for anyone contemplating a move or in the process of moving to live in France... more...

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