New taxAdoptedSocial security and healthcareNational

Financial contribution required from inactive residents exempt from contributions under an international convention to keep health cover

Article 53 of the 2026 Social Security Financing Act creates article L. 160-1-1 of the Social Security Code: a person residing stably and lawfully in France, not working there and not liable for social contributions and CSG under an international convention, keeps health cover only if they pay a financial contribution; cover may be suspended in case of non-payment. Amount and terms set by Conseil d'État decree.

Measure originators

InitiatorDR
Thibault Bazin
Droite Républicaine
Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Measure impact

Inactive residents exempt from contributions and CSG under an international convention will have to pay a contribution to keep health insurance cover. The decree setting the amount has not been seen.

Official references

Law number: Loi n° 2025-1403 du 30 décembre 2025 (LFSS 2026), art. 53
Official Journal: JORF n° 0306 du 31 décembre 2025

Procedure timeline

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2 / 2 steps
Completed
30 December 2025

President of the Republic signature

Promulgation

Publication au Journal officiel

Promulgation de la loi n° 2025-1403 de financement de la sécurité sociale pour 2026 (article 53), publiée au JORF n° 0306 du 31 décembre 2025
Completed
16 December 2025

National Assembly has the final say

Parliamentary process

Si échec CMP

Vote result
Adopted
Adoption définitive du PLFSS 2026 par l'Assemblée nationale (lecture définitive)