Healthcare in France
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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
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 UK
This 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 CPAM
If you have a complaint or are unhappy with the decision taken by CPAM, you can appeal... more...French medical terminology
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Editor's pick
The French healthcare service is one of the best in the world, offering a wide choice of general practitioners and healthcare specialists. more...
French healthcare: "Be prepared" is the motto
When it comes to healthcare in France, ‘Be prepared’ is the motto. Johanna Matthews explains why keeping your fingers crossed and hoping for the best when it comes to planning your healthcare in France is asking for trouble.
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Healthcare problems solved
Exclusive Healthcare has played an active part in the resolution of some of the official healthcare problems experienced by UK residents either already in France or planning to come.
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Alleviate the financial pain
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.
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Sun protection for children
In hot weather, children can easily get sunburned if their delicate skin is not adequately protected from the sun’s rays. Here’s how best to prevent youngsters from overdoing it on holiday.more...
Changes to the EHIC system
Your European Health Insurance Card
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...
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How changes in French health law are affecting expatriates
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...
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Health insurance: a visa requirement
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.
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Complementary Health Insurance - "Contrats Responsables"
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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The “E” Forms and Dependent Beneficiary Status Explained
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...
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Welfare survival tips to help you through hard times
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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...
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Choosing Complementary Health Insurance in France
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...
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Changes to the French welfare system
In recent months there have been a number of significant changes to the French health system...
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Does your E121 or E106 form also give your partner healthcare cover in France?
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...
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Osteopathy in France
Osteopathy has been a negelcted part of the French health system, but all that is set to change...
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Osteoporosis scans now covered by CPAM
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
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First Hand Experience of the French Health System
“It wasn’t like this in the UK”
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.more...
At the gym (la salle de sport)
Essential vocab
The gym (la salle de sport / le club de remise en forme) is full of special equipment and requires some particular kit for the various classes on offer. Find your way around in French with this handy list of vocabulary.
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Need French healthcare?
Top ups to French "NHS" medical cover for both expatriate residents and short to medium term EHIC holders visiting France, ideal for holiday home owners. Learn More
Health Insurance - First Month Free
Amariz Limited offers health insurance for expatriates living in France with a choice of 100%, hospitalisation and top-up cover. Visit our website for further details
StaySure Overseas
Provides an extensive range of insurance for over 50s expats living in Europe. Staysure is currently the only company that provides specialist over 50s insurance for expats living in Europe.
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Whether you need advice or an international money transfer quote, FrenchEntree's currency partner - Moneycorp - can help. Visit the France currency exchange zone.
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Living or Coming to Live in France?
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Get reliable information plus advice and support in English on a wide range of useful health related subjects from the Exclusive Healthcare National Helpline...
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