SS2002 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 HiHow do you go about getting an ALD diagnosed in France? My husband suffers from ulcerative colitis and had a blue badge in the UK which is about to expire. He also suffered a stroke last year and sometimes has trouble with remembering words but that isn't too noticeable to people who don't know him that well.Many thanks!Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 It's done through your doctor. He/she will perform a diagnose and apply for ALD if appropriate.But if you are already with a French doctor, as I presume you must be with the medical history you mention, I don't understand why you are having to ask this question [8-)]Incidentally, one of our posters took the trouble last year to post a comprehensive translated list of all qualifying ALD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 The ALD status has to be confirmed by a CPAM doctor.Details here: http://www.french-property.com/guides/france/public-services/health/long-term-illness/Translated list of ALD conditions: http://www.frenchhealthissues.eu/reference/list_of_alds.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote user="Clair"]The ALD status has to be confirmed by a CPAM doctor.[/quote]Sorry Clair but that's not a pre-condition. It may happen but then again CPAM may just accept the ptotocole de soins completed by your own doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote user="Benjamin"][quote user="Clair"]The ALD status has to be confirmed by a CPAM doctor.[/quote]Sorry Clair but that's not a pre-condition. It may happen but then again CPAM may just accept the ptotocole de soins completed by your own doctor.[/quote]http://www.ameli.fr/assures/... les-a.l.d.-avec-protocole-de-soins/l-8217-etablissement-du-protocole-de-soins.phple protocole de soins est établi par votre médecin traitant enconcertation avec vous et avec le ou les autres médecins correspondantsqui interviennent dans le suivi de votre maladie ;il estensuite étudié par le médecin conseil de l'Assurance Maladie qui donneson accord pour la prise en charge à 100 % d'une partie ou de latotalité des soins et des traitements liés à votre maladie ;votremédecin traitant vous remet ensuite, lors d'une prochaine consultation,le volet du protocole de soins qui vous est destiné, en vous apportanttoutes les informations utiles ; vous le signerez avec lui.the care protocol is determined by your doctor [...] itis then reviewed by the medical officer of the health authority who gives his agreement to cover part or all of the care andtreatment related to your disease at 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm not sure, reading the original post, if the question is about the 100% reimbursement or the blue badge (macaron)? If you need the latter, then the social security people can help, although a justification from your doc' is needed. Well, at least that's the route which I have just taken. I had a chat with the social security assistant (who is based at my hospital but I understand they also make regular visits to mairies) and she filled in the forms for me, and made sure I'd provided all the other bits of paper which are needed. Very slick and quick, I have to say (although I still await the verdict about the macaron itself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yes Clair [:D] but there's a difference in your two postings between confirmed by a CPAM doctor and reviewed by the medical officer.I made my posting in case SS2002, or anyone else for that matter, thinks that an examination by a CPAM doctor is necessary in every case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 When ALD is approved by cpam is the cost of medication back dated ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Yes, to the date that the médecin traitant made the initial request. "Si des soins et des traitements liés à votre maladie vous ont été prescrits entre la demande de votre médecin traitant et l’accord du médecin conseil de l’Assurance Maladie, ils seront pris en charge rétroactivement à 100 %, sur votre demande." Taken from this LEAFLET"If treatments allied to your illness are prescribed between the doctor's request and the agreement of the CPAM doctor, they will be reimbursed at 100%, upon request."I think it's important to note 'upon request.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks Âme , that is useful to know , as my request has been dragging on for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sorry to hear that Krusty, sounds pants. Hope you get a decision soon. SS2002, the application procedure for a blue badge takes about four months, have a look at the bottom of the page HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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