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Fact check: Does France offer world’s most generous health reimbursement?
It comes after a government spokesperson made the claim this week
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Why parking fines in France are now more likely to be cancelled
It comes after France’s highest administrative court found in a driver’s favour
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What is ideal calendar donation for French firefighters and postal workers?
There is no set price for the calendars, which are sold in workers’ spare time
Zero to pay for glasses
People needing glasses will be able to get a free pair from January 2020 with costs fully covered by state healthcare and their mutuelle insurance.
A new law (zéro reste à charge) means opticians must offer a range of lenses and frames at no cost. Some, such as Afflelou and Optic 2000, already offer low-cost options but all will offer free ranges soon.
The scheme, with cost limits for equipment, will also expand to dental prosthetics in 2020 and hearing aids in 2021.