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France Raises Medical Cost Caps | France News
Starting October 1, French patients will pay up to 140 euros annually for medical fees — up from 100 euros — with two specific charges capped at 70 euros each (up from 50). Originally planned to double, the increase was scaled back after feedback from healthcare professionals. These “franchise médicale” fees cover medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, transport, and tests — deducted from reimbursements. From January 2028, caps will adjust yearly based on inflation (excluding tobacco), rounded to the nearest euro, ensuring gradual alignment with living costs without sudden financial shocks. Listen…
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