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How to get a social security number and carte Vitale in France

Obtaining a social security number is typically one of the first things to do upon arrival in France as it allows you to enter the healthcare system

Transplant patient fighting for France to pay €1m US hospital bill

The 34-year-old says she received a transplant abroad only after exhausting every option in France

Transplant patient fighting for France to pay €1m US hospital bill

The 34-year-old says she received a transplant abroad only after exhausting every option in France

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What kind of information is stored on the Carte Vitale?

WHAT information is on a Carte Vitale? Who has access to this? Why is it necessary to update the card? MH

An overview of the French healthcare system in 2021

High-quality, accessible, and affordable, the French healthcare system is widely considered exemplary and one of the best in the world. Find out what is covered, and how

Digital carte Vitale: Where, how and when is this used in France?

We explain how trials of an app version are being extended in October. We also answer frequently asked questions about cartes Vitales for residents in France

Beware new carte vitale email scam

Latest criminal scheme came to light after a reader contacted Connexion

French state ‘secu’ deficit falls

France has made progress in balancing the books of its social security system.

Macron's 2020 vision includes free glasses

President unveils plan for fully reimbursed spectacles in two years

Poor service from Cpam: what to do

My wife returned her Carte Vitale last summer to our Cpam health authority because it would not update but we are still waiting for a replacement and just keep getting vague promises. How can we complain? J.P.

What is tax benefit of money in will to charity?

I know that you can receive a significant crédit d’impôt (tax credit) on donations made to approved French charities. However what happens if you wish to donate to charities from the part of your estate that is disponible after you die? Is there any tax advantage to this? Can you advise on how to leave money to charity in the most efficient way for the charity and for the other heirs? M.R.

Cpam

How to get a social security number and carte Vitale in France

Transplant patient fighting for France to pay €1m US hospital bill

Transplant patient fighting for France to pay €1m US hospital bill

What kind of information is stored on the Carte Vitale?

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