Tax increaseAdoptedSocial security and healthcareNational
Higher annual caps on medical deductibles and flat-rate contributions
The annual cap on medical deductibles (franchises médicales) rises from €50 to €70 and that on flat-rate contributions from €50 to €70 (from 25 to 35 procedures at €2), i.e. a maximum out-of-pocket cost of €140 per year instead of €100.
Measure originators
InitiatorEPR
Stéphanie Rist
Ensemble pour la République
Amount
40 €
Impact on public finances
No official estimate found for this measure.
Effective date
1 October 2026
Measure impact
From 1 October 2026, a patient may pay up to €140 per year in deductibles and flat-rate contributions, versus €100 previously (+€40 at most). Amounts per procedure or per pack remain unchanged. The caps will be indexed to inflation excluding tobacco from 1 January 2028.
Official references
Law number: Décret n° 2026-858 du 11 septembre 2026
Official Journal: JORF n° 0213 du 12 septembre 2026
Sources
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
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