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Emergency and Healthcare Provider Info in France
Description of French Medical Emergency Services from the U.S. Embassy's (Paris) Medical Assistance Page. Here is a current list of English-speaking medical professionals in France.
In France, the S.A.M.U. is the national emergency organization. It has a 2
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How to Contact the French Government About Healthcare
To obtain information about social security insurance, benefits and healthcare rights in France, you can call the French Health Insurance hotline Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
0 811 36 36 46 (from France*)
0033 811 36 36 46 (from other countries)
The call is not free - it currently costs "an average cost of 6 euro cents per minute."
Click here for more information from Ameli.fr, the French health insurance department's English pages.
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Is healthcare good in France?
France's healthcare system is held up by some as a very successful example of socialized medicine. Some people are concerned about it's long-term economic health, but it is widely embrace by those covered under France's scheme. It is NOT free and it is not perfect.
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Healthcare in France
Expats often ask if health insurance is free in France or if you need health insurance to go to France. Here is basic information about the French healthcare system.
495 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in France
Expats living in France talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in France and more.
Top Hospitals in France by Specialty
If you're moving to France or recently arrived, it's important to know about the country's top hospitals for specific medical conditions. Here's a primer.
Understanding Mental Health in France
The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in France, should the need arise for such services.
France Healthcare FAQ
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in France.
France Healthcare Info
Additional information about healthcare and health insurance for foreigners in France.
Healthcare in Bordeaux, France
An expat in Bordeaux talks about hospitals, the importance of supplementary health insurance, the need to keep your own medical records since doctors don't keep them and prescription medicine costs a
Healthcare in Epinal, France
It's a small town, so most doctors don't use English much. If you must communicate in English, it would help to research some of the necessary terminology beforehand (perhaps write your questions in F
Healthcare in Nimes, France
Learn French! As in any other country, seek a second opinion for serious problems.
Answer Questions about Healthcare in France
Help others moving to France by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in France, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
Expats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in France
Read recent baby reports submitted for Cannes, France and Strasbourg, France.
If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.
