France backs down on plan to make patients pay more for healthcare
- The French government has scrapped plans to double the annual ceiling on out-of-pocket charges for medicines, medical appointments and other healthcare, after criticism from patient groups and health professionals.
- The cap was due to rise from €100 to €200, but the government will instead pursue a smaller increase linked to inflation.
- Issued on: 21/08/2026 - 15:45 2 min Reading time The charges, known in France as franchises médicales, apply to medicines, paramedical care, medical transport and consultations.
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- The French government has scrapped plans to double the annual ceiling on out-of-pocket charges for medicines, medical appointments and other healthcare, after criticism from patient groups and health professionals.
- The cap was due to rise from €100 to €200, but the government will instead pursue a smaller increase linked to inflation.
- Issued on: 21/08/2026 - 15:45 2 min Reading time The charges, known in France as franchises médicales, apply to medicines, paramedical care, medical transport and consultations.
Sources: RFI