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 20th August 2008
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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... Private Health Insurance in France *Private health insurance explained * How to choose private health insurance * Private health insurance companies The European Health Insurance Card Healthcare France FAQ 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 Map |
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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...
For 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...
The 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
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
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.
This 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...
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