Questions & answers
Here we answer a selection of questions sent in by our readers. If you have a question please send it to us here
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Why has my carte Vitale stopped working?
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Are shingles vaccines free?
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Who covers the medical costs in the event of a car accident?
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French disabled people’s CMI cards: What are the benefits?
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Can I get an eye test at an opticians?
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Must I pack towels for the hospital?
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Can I stay more than 90 in 180 days for medical reasons?
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Can doctor refuse to take on a new patient?
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Can you use Mon espace santé if not in the French system?
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Can I swap to access healthcare via British S1 instead of French pension?
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Is there help available to install chairlift or other home adaptations?
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Can I obtain glasses with UK prescription?
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Are gluten-free foods part of ‘health reason’ imports?
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Are operations in clinics reimbursable?
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Moving from Puma to S1 at state retirement age
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How can I get a prescription renewed if not well enough to visit doctor?
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How long is a French prescription valid?
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100% santé glasses and no mutuelle
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Is there a time limit for using feuilles de soins for health reimbursements?
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Getting help for sciatica
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What is cost of cataract surgery?
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What is a ‘magnétiseur’?
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What help is there to cope with new disability?
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Carte Vitale: rules when leaving France
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I am soon going for first mammogram – what should I expect?
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Is complémentaire santé solidaire restored to S1 holders?
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How do I get mole checked out?
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How do I add documents to my online health space?
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French healthcare glossary