Kabulla

Thanks for all your replys, To start yes I have completed a french tax return but pay nothing in France as still employed in UK and pay tax and NI  there.  No stupid me hasn't got an E111 was using UK holiday insurance which covered my basic treatment when I fell and doesn't cover after care or surgery. Babnik would be intrested if you can give me an advice pre op. I have started cycling as advised by doctor in UK to build up my mussels. I know that waiting for the op won't do me any harm but need to get back to work (which involves a lot of bending) as only get sick pay for 6 months. One person I spoke to had 5 months rehab before they returned to work, any help gratefully accepted. thanks

Hi, I have been a resident in France for 18 months but studiply have not arranged my E106 (which I am entitled to) until I recently had a ski accident, my UK travel insurance covered basic treatment. Question is I now need surgery on my knee(ACL) which will cost me £3000 in the UK Privately. Is there a way of me getting surgery(in France) and having it paid for in part by the French system, I have been told my E106 is in the post but concerned on the time factor in receiving my French SS no. Am i being optomistic  in booking surgery here in France, in the hope that all relevent paperwork will be in place prior to the operation? Also does anyone have any idea of the costs involved for surgery? I understand approx 30% is payable if you are not insured, but i'm sure this will be considerably cheaper than the uk, and a lot quicker wait than the UK on NHS. ( I need to get back to work ASAP) Also I am soon to marry, and my partner has an SS number in france. Will i be covered as his spouse? Any advice greatly appreciated. Kabulla