If you retire to France

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If you are drawing a pension from any of the following States:

European Union or European Economic Area

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Slovak Republic, the United Kingdom

Switzerland

States or territories that have signed a bilateral agreement with France

Other States

1) How do I qualify for health care coverage in France?

If you meet the requirements to be considered a resident of France, you will be covered by the French health insurance system through France’s universal health care protection program (PUMA).

2) What coverage will I have for health care expenses I incur during a temporary stay outside of France?

If you are a member of the French social security system, you are eligible for reimbursement of health care expenses you incur while vacationing in another country.