Doubling of the medical deductible (franchise médicale)
The medical deductible, the amount paid by the patient and not reimbursed by the Assurance maladie (national health insurance), was doubled on 31 March 2024. It rises from €0.50 to €1 per box of medicine, from €2 to €4 per medical transport journey, and from €0.50 to €1 per paramedical procedure
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
The doubling of the medical deductible represents an average additional cost of €17 per person per year. The annual cap remains at €50. The State expects €800m in savings.
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Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
Publication in Official Journal
Council of Ministers
Validation interne