pls help - have you had form E128 or E101?

[Helen888]

My friend is in France until October and has been granted E101 from Newcastle until then(this was previously known as E128).

Apparently they were told by Newcastle when the status was first applied for, that should they need to visit the Dr. to simply use their E111 (which, if you have an E101 is supposed to grant you same healthcare rights as French National for period of stay in France).

They've recently visited the Dr and need non emergency but none the less urgent medical treatment as a day case in hospital. The Dr said they should, using their E101 , register into CPAM. A Call to Newcastle and was told again, this is not necessary but that sometimes the French authorities were 'funny'. they dont mind registering with CPAM, and E101 excuses you from needing to make contributions into health system, but as E101 is not that common i think trying to embark on the process at this time, if its not required, would cause extra worry. Has anyone had an E101 and know the correct procedure re healthcare?

Thanks