Just recieved this from the British Embassy in Paris, looks like the French have moved the goal posts again Hello Thank you for contacting the Public Enquiries section of the British Embassy in Paris. Please take a look at the following updated information for healthcare coverage in France: Access to the French healthcare system for early retirees from other EU countries We have held further discussions with the French Health Ministry and have established that the French Government has now changed its position regarding access to the French healthcare system for early retirees from other EU countries already residing in France. According to the French Government's published statement http://www.securite-sociale.fr/comprendre/europe/europe/cmu_inactifs.htm )the position is: All inactive EU citizens already accessing CMU healthcare coverage will continue to do so until 31 March 2008 after which they will be required to have their own personal medical insurance, unless their inactive status changes in the meantime.All inactive EU citizens under retirement age (ie those already resident in France and those planning to move in future) who are not entitled to healthcare reimbursement (through the E106 or E109 forms), will be required to have their own personal medical insurance until they reach UK retirement age (and therefore qualify for entitlement to the E121 form), or until they qualify as a French resident (which is after 5 years of regular, uninterrupted residence).People already over retirement age who are holders of an E121 which is registered with the French authorities will remain unaffected. This information is based on what we have been told by the French authorities. We suggest people seek further information from one or more of the following: CPAM - The French Health Service (English language service): tel:+33 (0)8 20 90 42 12
