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Does France have single payer healthcare?

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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French Riviera House Hunting - FRH

Yes. France has broadly available health care and has enacted a medical system that strives to ensure that all citizens or legal residents are covered. Those covered must contribute to the system and the system is not intended to cover 100% of health care costs.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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