LaCroix Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I recently taught english for a few weeks in the school my daughter used to attend when she lived out here with me, I haven't been paid yet and I received a letter from l'Assurance Maladie (Charente) telling me that in order to do something or other they need, a passport, a birth certificate etc etc. They also ask for 'votre attestation Vitale d'Assuree', what is one of them and how on Earth do I go about getting one if I don't have one.Thank you!Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 If you have a Carte Vitale, you should also have the paper attestation that goes with it. You can get a copy from your local CPAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Erm, what's a CPAM and what's a Carte Vitale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 But I thought that teachers knew everything.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 To answer the question:CPAM = caisse primaire d'assurance maladie (the body that provides your French health cover)Carte vitale = card issued by your primary health assurer to simplify the reimbursement process when you visit doctors, pharmacies, hospitals etc.These are pretty fundamental to living in France and have to confess I too am amazed that you lived in France and apparently got a job without knowing about these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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