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6th September 2010
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Healthcare in France Healthcare 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. Peter Owen more about me... Health Forum Private Health Insurance in France *Private health insurance explained * How to choose private health insurance * Private health insurance companies Healthcare France FAQ E106 holders beware if working in the UKThis is a warning to those who hold E106s, not as early retirees, but who are resident in France, work in the UK and pay income tax and National Insurance contributions on these earnings in the UK... more...How to appeal - and complain - to CPAMIf you have a complaint or are unhappy with the decision taken by CPAM, you can appeal... more...French Medical Terminology.jpg) Emergency Numbers Here's who you need to call in an emergency more... Site MapComplete listing of site contents: Site MapLatest Total France Health and Welfare Forum Postings |
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A recent survey conducted by France-Info and Le Monde revealed that more than half of us are ‘concerned’ by the prospect of losing our autonomy. Charles M. Wilson, Chairman of Exclusive Healthcare, suggests how an appropriate health insurance policy could help safeguard our independence.
In hot weather, children can easily get sunburned if their delicate skin is not adequately protected from the sun’s rays. Bear in mind that general advice is to wear sunscreen every day of the year. Cancer Research UK has launched a ‘SunSmart’ campaign to remind us that whilst “Sunburn fades, sun damage lasts”. Here’s how best to prevent youngsters from overdoing it on holiday.
You may probably have already received, or will be receiving in the near future, a letter and application form from the Overseas Healthcare Team of the UK Pensions Service entitled: “About the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from 1 May 2010”. Here, experts from Exclusive Healthcare explain the changes...
For members of the EU, like British citizens, there is no need for a specific visa to stay and work in France. EU citizens will, however, still need health insurance if they are planning to live permanently in France. For non-EU citizens, the French government requires a valid health insurance certificate as a prerequisite to obtaining a visa.
In 2008, Roger and Agnes Williams relocated to France from west Wales. One of the main benefits has been better health care options for their four-year-old son, Ioan, who has type 1 diabetes.
Outside the insurance industry itself, health insurance policies that are defined as “contrats responsables” are probably not well understood or even known. It is worth having some knowledge of such plans because it may affect your choice of provider for “top up” insurance.
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Many UK people in France are experiencing hard times. It’s called the financial crisis, but there are also significant social effects. The poor £/Euro exchange has hit pensioners living on fixed incomes and also those relying on investment income. Here, experts from Exclusive Healthcare have put together some "survival tips" to help you through hard times...
Since the start of the year there have been some significant changes to the health insurance procedures. Here Larry Fulton of Exclusive Healthcare gives us an update on who qualifies for which benefits via "E" forms and explains how Dependent Beneficiary Status works...
January 1st is the usual date when renewals for complementary health insurance policies become due. Our Health Topic Host Peter Owen, gives us his advice on choosing a provider...
In recent months there have been a number of significant changes to the French health system...
The 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...
You 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...
Osteopathy has been a negelcted part of the French health system, but all that is set to change...
Osteoporosis 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
You’ve all heard great things about the French Health system which is reputed to be the best in the world. In this article, one of our contributors relates a first hand tale of medical treatment received – readers can draw their own comparisons with the UK.
Within 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
Pregnancy 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..jpg)
A 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
Friends 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.
