Government plans to raise cap on medical out-of-pocket charges to 200 euros

Paris - 23 July 2026: The French government plans to raise the annual cap on medical out-of-pocket charges from the current total of 100 to 200 euros. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Thursday that preparations were under way for a corresponding decree. The measure would affect insured people with particularly frequent doctor visits, prescriptions for medicines or medical examinations. It is part of efforts to limit the deficit of the statutory health insurance system.Under the current system, two types of patient contribution are distinguished. The medical deductible is one ...