Cat Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thestory so far, as we understand it (put together by Cooperlola, thanksCoops )LASTUPDATED 27.1.2008 (changes in red)THEEARLY RETIREDAnybodywho has an E121 is unaffected. However,should your E121 have been issued as a result of your being inreceipt of Incapacity benefits from the UK, and you should lose thisat any time in the future, the situation remains unclear, but isunder investigation at present. It is likely that, if resident since23rd November 2007, you will be allowed CMU entry, butthis is yet to be fully confirmed.Anybodyarriving in France with an E106, or anybody currently on anE106, will benefit from state healthcare for the duration of thevalidity of their E106. Ina complete turn-around from the previous position, the French healthminister has now agreed that anybody who was legally resident inFrance on 23rd November 2007, will be allowed access toCMU, on expiry of their E106. Themethod by which entry is gained is unclear, as no officialinstructions have yet been issued to CPAMs. Once again, this is thesubject of clarification, and may take some time to be finalised.Forthose who arrived after this date, once their E106 cover expiresthey will lose all entitlement to state healthcare in France.They will then have to take out full private health insurance, tocover them until UK state pensionable age and/or receipt of an E121. Thisinsurance must comply with the French specifications, detailed here: http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/WAspad/UnArticleDeCode?code=CSECSOCL.rcv&art=L321-1Anybodyarriving in France without an E106 will have to take out privateinsurance immediately.Frenchinsurance companies are beginning to offer full health carepackages. Tokeep up to date with current news, and for information about thecurrent appeals procedures for CMU entry for the early-retirednon-French EU citizen, please visit: www.frenchhealthissues.euFRENCHRESIDENCYAfter5 years permanent, legal and uninterrupted residence, guaranteedentry into the appropriate section of theFrench healthcare system.EMPLOYEDIfyou are employed, and pay the appropriate cotisations, then you canenter or remain in the French system and will enjoy the samerights as a French national, similarly employed.BUSINESSIfyou run a registered business, and are paying cotisations, you canenter or remain in the French system and will enjoy the same rightsas a French national running a similar business.SIGNINGONThereis potential to "sign on" as unemployed in France. After a period of time, this may qualify you for benefits through theFrench system (CMU) However, this is dependent upon financialand employment status so may be of limited interest. Ifanyone has further clarification on any of the above, please PMCooperlola, or any of the mods, and we will amend the text above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cooperlola Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks Clair!The fluid situation is pretty tough to summarise in a few paragraphs so anybody needing to know more certainly has to do a bit more research - particularly those contemplating a move here in the future.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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