Monday 25^th February 2008

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Getting the Most...

France is acknowledged as a pretty healthy place to live (coming in just behind Switzerland and Sweden in the The Economist's Life Expectancy tables for Europe), with the population reaching an average age of 80 years. Many analysts claim it's the lifestyle: healthy eating, easy access to outdoor activities and importantly, good state healthcare.

...out of life in France

AngloINFO provides information to help you make the most of the healthcare and facilities available. By referring to the Health, Fitness & Beauty category of The AngloFILE, AngloINFO's local directory, you'll find loads of information and many English-speaking businesses providing health services.

The INFOrmation Page on French Health Insurance is up-to-date with the latest on who qualifies for state healthcare and the CMU, and the role of E106 forms. It also has all the information relevant to any foreigner moving to or living in France, whether as an employed or self-employed person, a retiree or not working, EU citizen or not. You'll find the facts here.

The INFOrmation Page on French Social Security Organisations explains the various health and social welfare organisations and the role they play, while the Social Security in France: Terminology page provides a very useful guide to the many confusing terms you can come across while dealing with health authorities.

Residents of France are entitled to a European Health Insurance Card for use when travelling elsewhere in the EU. This means you are able to receive the same treatment at the same cost as a national of the country you are visiting.

Finally, remember that, while it's your responsibility to make sure you have all the insurance the law demands of you, you can always opt for more cover with private health insurance. Local English-speaking health insurers are listed in the Health & Medical Insurance & Mutuelle category of The AngloFILE.

A votre santé!