Life and health in France
QUALITY OF LIFE
France is considered a pretty healthy place to live – coming in 9th place along with Canada in The Economist’s life expectancy index – with the population reaching an average age of 80 years. Many analysts claim it’s the lifestyle: healthy eating, easy access to outdoor activities and, importantly, good State health care.
And don’t forget that the health-care is second to none. The WHO (World Health Organization) puts France as number 1 in the world.
Health care when it matters
We can supply information to help you make the most of the health-care and facilities available, with local English-speaking professionals.
There is also information available which explains who qualifies for state health-care and there is information relevant to any foreigner moving to or living in France, whether as a retired, employed, self-employed or unemployed person; EU citizen or not.
We help all our clients with local information concerning health and social welfare organizations.
Residents of France are entitled to an European Health Insurance Card for use when traveling elsewhere in the EU. If you’re a holder, this means you are able to receive the same treatment at the same cost as a national of the country you are visiting.
Finally, remember that while it’s your responsibility to make sure you have all the insurance the law demands of you, you can always opt for more cover with private health insurance. A local English-speaking health insurers list can be provided to our clients.