France Cuts Dental Reimbursements | France News

France News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 1m

France is set to slash its dental reimbursement rate from 60% to 50% starting January 2027, forcing patients or private insurers to cover more of routine procedures like cleanings and root canals. Part of a broader cost-cutting push in public health, the move also targets medical transport and medications, sparking backlash from dentists who warn it could drive people to delay care—leading to worse outcomes and higher costs later. While the “100% Santé” program for major treatments remains untouched, those without supplemental insurance will feel the squeeze hardest, as officials race to…