Abra

Thanks for all for the information, and to Sprogster for the analysis.  I've been to France several times without all this foo, but indeed that was pre-9/11.  I think I now know how to proceed, and I really appreciate all of your help and advice. Let me just say that the requirement that I travel almost 1000 miles to the nearest Embassy to submit a visa application in person on the Monday and Wednesday afternoons on which they accept such applications but unfortunately have no appointments available before the end of August is onerous.

Wow, Sam, do you have a reference for that?  This is the first time I've heard that, and I'd thought I'd made a thorough study of the options. SD, thanks for that concise advise.  Do you know whether the supplemental insurance requires a physical exam?  Or would a guy with cancer be eligible?

Forgive me if this has all been asked and answered elsewhere, but I've scoured the past year's posts without much success, as much of the information assumes citizenship in an EU country. My husband and I are about to leave the US for a year in Uzès.  We won't be working, except for writing, and will bring US income with us.  We're going to use the 90 day visa option, as we'll be traveling to other EU countries frequently and they've made it a huge hassle to get a long stay visa from within the US.  We have US health insurance that will cover accidents and urgent care in France.  My husband will be going to Institute Gustave Roussy for participation in a cancer research study once a month. Are we eligible to sign up for CPAM after the first 90 day period?   Is there supplemental insurance that a cancer patient would be eligible to buy? All help and advice will be much appreciated!