France to double medical franchise ceilings in October 2026

medical franchises long-term conditions Social Security deficit healthcare costs French health policy

Starting in October 2026, France will implement a significant increase in healthcare costs for citizens. The annual ceiling for medical franchises and flat-rate contributions will double from 100 to 200 euros. This new limit is divided into 100 euros for medical franchises and 100 euros for flat-rate contributions.

This budgetary measure is expected to save the Social Security system between 500 million and 2.3 billion euros. However, it will directly impact approximately 13 million people living with long-term conditions (ALD). While these patients often benefit from 100% coverage for many treatments, they are not exempt from these specific medical franchises and flat-rate fees.

Additional changes include the reduction of coverage for 171 common medications and a decrease in Social Security reimbursement for dental care, which will drop to 50%. To offset some medical availability issues, the government has also announced a 3 million euro subsidy to support the installation of telemedicine kiosks in pharmacies and train stations.

Entities

Assurance Maladie · France · French Ministry of Health · French government · Fédération des Médecins de France · Stéphanie Rist · Sébastien Lecornu

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[● 2 SOURCES] The increase is scheduled to take effect in October 2026. aqui.fr · www.nextplz.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] The measure aims to save the Social Security system between 500 million and 2.3 billion euros. aqui.fr · www.nextplz.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 13 million people with long-term conditions (ALD) will be directly impacted. aqui.fr · www.nextplz.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] 171 medications will no longer be 100% covered for patients with long-term conditions. www.nextplz.fr
[DISPUTED] The annual ceiling for medical franchises and flat-rate contributions will double from 100 to 200 euros. aqui.fr · www.fmfpro.org · www.nextplz.fr · www.quechoisir.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government is subsidizing 3 million euros for telemedicine installation in stations and pharmacies. www.fmfpro.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dental care reimbursement by Social Security will be reduced to 50%. www.quechoisir.org
[● 2 SOURCES] The 200 euro ceiling is split into 100 euros for franchises and 100 euros for flat-rate contributions. www.nextplz.fr · www.quechoisir.org

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