Cancer Support France
For English speakers
The country of origin immaterial
Association Number W163000037
Getting into the French health care system.
L’Assurance Maladie, general information in English with numerous leaflets to download about the French health care system. http://www.ameli.fr/
Cpam bilingual site detailing ‘How to register with the Social Security’, ‘How to obtain medical care’, ‘How to obtain your medicine’ etc. http://www.cpam79.fr/etranger/anglais/
L’Assurance Maladie, general information in English with numerous leaflets to download about the French health care system. http://www.ameli.fr/
Cpam bilingual site detailing ‘How to register with the Social Security’, ‘How to obtain medical care’, ‘How to obtain your medicine’ etc. http://www.cpam79.fr/etranger/anglais/
Getting treatment in the UK.
Once you are registered and living permanently in France, your rights to treatment under the NHS change. See http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=1963
Arrangements can be made, but this needs to be put in place by your ‘Medecin Traitant’ in France probably in consultation with a UK consultant. You will be liable to charges in the UK. If you are travelling abroad remember to apply for your EHIC card from CPAM. It is free but it must be renewed annually.
Once you are registered and living permanently in France, your rights to treatment under the NHS change. See http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=1963
Arrangements can be made, but this needs to be put in place by your ‘Medecin Traitant’ in France probably in consultation with a UK consultant. You will be liable to charges in the UK. If you are travelling abroad remember to apply for your EHIC card from CPAM. It is free but it must be renewed annually.
Getting treatment in another EU country.
EU member states have reciprocal arrangements. Full details here:
Health advice for travellers - Getting treatment around the world
EU member states have reciprocal arrangements. Full details here:
Health advice for travellers -
Top up Insurance.
Not all insurance companies ‘Mutuell’ or ‘Complementaire’ take on people affected by cancer. You will need to shop around for the best cover. If you need prosthesis annually, make sure it is included in the contract.
Not all insurance companies ‘Mutuell’ or ‘Complementaire’ take on people affected by cancer. You will need to shop around for the best cover. If you need prosthesis annually, make sure it is included in the contract.
Travel Insurance
Make sure you have cover! Treatment abroad may be expensive.
Ensure you have your EHIC card. This is available free once you have your ‘Carte-Viuale’. It is only valid for 12 months, so remember to renew in time if you already have one. It takes about two weeks to come through. You apply for it at your local CPAM office unless your health insurance cover is arranged through your business insurance.
Make sure you have cover! Treatment abroad may be expensive.
Ensure you have your EHIC card. This is available free once you have your ‘Carte-
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