HEALTHCARE OUTSIDE FRANCE

The site to date has only dealt with healthcare provision in France. But of course people travel more and more frequently so it is necessary to address the problem of cover when outside France. There seem to be three options:

E111

Top up insurance but with an International Option

Travel Insurance

Carte  Européene D'Assurance Maladie.  The French equivalent of the EHIC and is available from CPAM offices for those affiliated to the French system.  It is valid for a year and, like the EHIC, will give a level of cover for now "necessary" treatment as opposed to previously "immediately necessary" or emergency treatment.  The actual level of cover (as a percentage of total costs) will vary from one country to another.

Top up insurance with an International Option. The best example seen by the author for this possiblity is the International Option offered by Goodhealth Worldwide Limited. However this option can only be purchased in addition to either the Premiere or Premiere Plus Plans. Apart from offering elective treatment in other EU states, Accident and Emergency cover worldwide is included. Details of this plan can be obtained from:

Expathealthdirect
Les Ecureuils
Rte de La Motte
83830 FIGANIERES
France

Travel Insurance.  Available from brokers in France although it can be difficult to find Annual Multi Trip policies.  For this reason Expathealthdirect has linked up with SARL Echo Management which markets a plan issued by AVA.  This gives the usual benefits; medical, baggage etc, gives worldwide cover and there are no age limits to entry.  More details can be obtained from Expathealthdirect.

Tel/Fax: 0033 4 94 85 15 50
email: enquiries@expathealthdirect.co.uk