Difference between French Social Security and Health Insurance
Imagine Social Security as the vigilant Batman, swiftly coming to the aid of French citizens during work-related accidents or times of illness. On the other hand, Health Insurance (also known as Ameli) plays the reliable Robin, an integral part of Social Security, focusing on covering medical expenses and guaranteeing top-notch medical care.
These two partners collaborate not only in offering financial protection but also in executing preventive initiatives and maintaining the balance of the French healthcare system. Much like Batman and Robin, the combination of Social Security and Health Insurance has your best interests at heart.
Now that you grasp the distinction between “sécurité sociale” and “Assurance Maladie,” it’s time to secure your health insurance coverage – a crucial step in your journey as an international student in France.
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You might be in a unique situation and have questions. Here are our common answers :
European citizens who have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC) issued by their home country’s health authority can generally access healthcare services in France under the same conditions as French citizens. This means that you might not necessarily need to enroll in the French health insurance system.
How can you apply ?
Applying for French health insurance through Ameli is as easy as pie for international students. Especially as we’ve made a tutorial just for you that you can follow step by step ! Cool right ?
