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How does the French health insurance system work


How does the French health insurance system work ?
Ok so im still writing this essay on how the health systems in france. However I do not understand how their health insurance works. So could someone explain it simply please. I understand that most of their Health expenses is covered by the state- but that is all i get. http://tolong.in/health-insurance.html
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Understand that it is a socialistic country. If you think in the U.S we get tax alot, France has over 20% in taxes. Everybody in this country somehow pays for each other insurance if you know what I mean. The way it works usually, you go to the doctor/ pharmacy. You have to pay for every visit . You keep the receipts, the doctors / pharmacy gives you a paper where you're supposed to staple the receipts as a proof you've paid them. Then you have to send that paper to Social services, and they reimburse you in 2-4 weeks. Keep in mind that NOT everything is fully covered, some require you to pay a co-payment depending on what type of treatment you are getting. Hope this helps.



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