stan Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 My wife and I are moving back to the UK permanently. We both have Carte Vitales and a Top up insurance. My wife has a final doctors/specialist appointment the day before we leave.What is the usual procedure for returning carte vitales and cancelling mutuelles?My understanding is that we simply return our CVs to our local pharmacy as we are not near a CPAM office, on the way to the ferry, and the following day once back in the UK snd having registered with the NHS, we send confirmation of registering with the NHS to the mutuelle, who then cancel the contract. is that about correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 When we moved back I posted our cards directly to CPAM and very specifically stated the day we would be leaving. I have no knowledge of returning them to the local pharmacy. If you haven't already spoken to them I would do so before I considered what you are proposing. Your pharmacy is not a branch of CPAM. [:D]Again, I would speak to the mutuelle before you leave and get their agreement that they will cancel their direct debit from the day that you leave. As you have an appointment the day before you leave I would add a few days grace onto my leaving date so that any pending transactions are processed.Finally, if you're due any CPAM refunds reember to leave your bank account open to receive them.Worked for us. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Just an aside; in case of delays the UK end, it might be worthwhile stocking up on medication if you are on any, before you go, and having any tests done which might help your new GP get you sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks benjamin and woolybanana...sounds like a plan! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Obviously it's a courtesy to inform CPAM but equally, trying to think of any conceivable consequence of telling them nothing, I haven't come up with anything yet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judie Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I didn't inform CPAM when I went back to the UK more than 2 years ago. Obviously I told my mutuelle in order not to have to continue to pay, but I have had no adverse contact from CPAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 [quote user="Judie"]I didn't inform CPAM when I went back to the UK more than 2 years ago. Obviously I told my mutuelle in order not to have to continue to pay, but I have had no adverse contact from CPAM.[/quote]I've also noted AnOther's posting and the only situation that I can think of is any contact between Newcastle(?) and CPAM where it would appear that you are in both systems. The obvious area is CPAM trying to claim the annual amount due against, say, an S1.It takes such little effort to write a letter, and as Ernie points out, it shows politeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judie Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 [quote user="Benjamin"][quote user="Judie"]I didn't inform CPAM when I went back to the UK more than 2 years ago. Obviously I told my mutuelle in order not to have to continue to pay, but I have had no adverse contact from CPAM.[/quote]I've also noted AnOther's posting and the only situation that I can think of is any contact between Newcastle(?) and CPAM where it would appear that you are in both systems. The obvious area is CPAM trying to claim the annual amount due against, say, an S1.It takes such little effort to write a letter, and as Ernie points out, it shows politeness.[/quote]Oh I agree Benjamin, but as I was a fully employed worker in the french system, an S1 wasn't required and I obviously didn't have the benefit of your extensive knowledge at the time.Oh yes, and I'm a fulltime carer for my elderly parent now (the reason for the return to the UK) with no difficulties with Newcastle as far as my small carers allowance and NI credit is concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I believe that since the EHIC and other changes which came into place in May last year UK no longer contribute an annual amount per head but now pay the actual cost of treatment so no treatment = no claim for payment.This would tend to tie in with Judie's experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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