Health Insurance

CarolineN · Post by **CarolineN** » Tue 17 May 2011 09:07

HI

Does anyone know of a company in France which offers health care for new members which includes coverage of exisitng medical conditions?

Thanks

C

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Tue 17 May 2011 09:50

I had a critical illness in 1996 but got health cover with Generali in 2005 when we came over. They didnt want to know about preconditions. I never have a problem with obtaining payment for treatment and medication. We dont use Generali Argeles but go through Agence Eaton their email address is arradon@agence.generali.fr. They speak and write perfect english.

russell · Post by **russell** » Tue 17 May 2011 20:54

Do you have a form S1 (used to be E120) from DHSS and are you registered with CPAM for state healthcare?

If so any french insurer should cover you for top-up.

If not you may have problems.

Russell.

ymots · Post by **ymots** » Tue 17 May 2011 21:35

Have a look at these people : http://www.swisslife.com

They are active in France and don't ask too many questions.

sue and paul · Post by **sue and paul** » Tue 17 May 2011 22:23

5 years ago, having just arrived in France, we needed to find a mutuelle/top up insurance quickly, as there were 2 fairly urgent operations on the horizon. Swisslife were brilliant, took us on, and paid for the ops for pre-existing conditions. We subsequently switched to Generali, Argeles, as they were a bit cheaper, and can't fault them either.

russell · Post by **russell** » Wed 18 May 2011 14:48

It depends on your situation but remember the rules changed for early retirees back in 2007. So what people did years ago may not be relevant.

See http://www.french-property.com/guides/f ... alth-cover for some useful information.

Russell.

lesley · Post by **lesley** » Wed 25 May 2011 00:52

Has any one used Soficas? I have had a quote from them which is very good.

XenorpealbinoX · Post by **XenorpealbinoX** » Thu 17 Nov 2011 09:13

Hi all!
With our neighbours we were having trouble with CPAM.
Tony MASON from SOFICAS came to visit us with a video presentation of all the French system.
It now seems so easy.
Have a look at the NEW SOFICAS website. www.soficas.fr
When you ask for a quote, ask for Tony he has the answers.
The cover from SOFICAS changes as they are brokers.
We have been with them for 5 years but with two different companies.
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montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Wed 30 Nov 2011 16:33

a word of warning.....NEVER use 'Directe Sante'....absolutely awful service.

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