Although France has a national health service, the State does not cover all the costs of health treatment.
The system is complicated, but, broadly speaking, most routine costs are reimbursable at the rate of 70%, hospital costs at 80% and prescriptions normally 65%. Major illnesses (Affection de Longue Durée - ALD) are covered 100% and low-income households can also obtain 100% health cover. For a full description you can read our guide below.
