#french-healthcare

#french-healthcare

Unions representing French doctors have called for 'unprecedented' strike action starting on January 5th, in opposition to the draft 2026 social security bill. Seven doctors' unions issued a unified call for strike action on Wednesday, urging doctors to 'prepare for an unprecedented strike starting on Monday, January 5th.' The call for strikes specifically affects médecins libéraux, meaning self-employed doctors, such as GPs and specialists with their own practices, as well as medical students and interns (doctors in training).

The French health system offers a blend of reimbursement and direct payment models, ensuring that certain groups and treatments are fully covered without upfront costs.

A carte vitale is essential for accessing France's universal healthcare, proving your eligibility and simplifying medical payments and reimbursements for residents.

The French health care system, a hybrid model of public and private insurance, requires new residents to understand both aspects for quality medical care.