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Changes to Healthcare Entitlement, CPAM, CMU and Cartes Vitales
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 02/10/2007, 11:07
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Mrs. P.
Joined on 01/10/2007
Northern Lot
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Yes, it's certainly a very worrying time, as the messages we are getting are mixed or confusing. To say the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing is very obvious in this matter. I telephoned our CMU in Cahors this morning, as nobody had bothered to return my call yesterday. It seems they are in a state of total chaos, and just about as much in the dark as anybody else. They really don't seem to know what the final outcome is likely to be, as it's early days yet, and all the individual dossiers relating to persons likely to be affected have to be studied carefully, I was told. I was also told what I already know, in that someone has to work a minimum of 60 hours per month to be [or remain inscribed]. They wouldn't be drawn on this 5 year residency business, said it wasn't their place to comment or make decisions in those matters. Bit cagey. Anyway, they are not withdrawing the Cartes Vatale for the moment, so we [here in the Lot], shouldn't be worried about getting a letter asking to hand them in immediately. That's what the lady I spoke to said. It wouldn't surprise me if what happens in reality may turn out to be totally different!! As I stated in a previous post, my husband has signed on for work, temporary or otherwise at 2 agencies in our area. He starts on a part time basis at Andros tomorrow, but we don't know for how long.[ The last stint he did earlier this spring certainly didn't amount to 60 hours and then the agency seemed to forget about him, and didn't contact him until this morning. Must have been something to do with his going in yesterday to remind them he was still available!] I was told that I could always go and see the Social security rep. at St Cere, at Ecole Burseille [or something like that!], Place Gambetta, open Wednesday afternoons between 2 and 5.30, but at the moment, I don't think I am likely to get any different info. from them. All in all, it's a rather frustrating waiting game.
'Pas de lieu Rhone que nous'
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13/11/2007, 17:25
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Paul_A
Joined on 13/11/2007
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Hi - We use this company for Top-up insurance at the moment and I'm very happy with them. They have just introduced a new policy called the 'Platine' which might fit the bill for those that are likely to be chucked out of CMU. They are advertising a price of 1618 euros per person for the age bracket you mentioned. If we end up getting the elbow I'll probably end up with them. They also have an advert about this on page 14 of The Connexion and page 6 of French News (both latest issues).
http://www.exclusivehealthcare.com/index.php
Cheers, Paul
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13/11/2007, 17:57
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londoneye
Joined on 15/11/2005
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Just for information, my health insurer (top up policy with AGF) is now steadfastly refusing to respond to my emails regarding my right (not sure whether I have one, but that doesn't stop me trying !) to cancel my existing policy outside of the current time limits (my E106 expires January 08). They assure me that they can provide me with a 'suitable alternative product' but seem somewhat reluctant to
a. provide details or costs of such product
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b. answer my queries as to what happens if said product does not meet my requirements.
Sigh ... a stroppy phone call is in order it seems.
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14/11/2007, 12:50
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Hester2
Joined on 02/11/2007
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Thanks, I have checked it out and hopefully this might suit us. It's just a case of when to commit isn't it? I am going to read through the small print that I have downloaded to check what notice we need to give on our Mutuelle. I keep hanging on just in case. Many thanks to all of you who are putting in so much hard work on behalf of us all. Hester.
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14/11/2007, 19:40
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Will
 
Joined on 22/09/2004
Sussex & 50 (Mortainais)
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I notice on the AngloInfo Brittany (yes, I know) site that a company called BML Assurance at Dinan is advertising, with reference to full private health assurance.
To quote one paragraph of its advert:
"For UK citizens who have legally lived in France for five years, you need to obtain a permanent resident certificate from your Prefectures Office, you can then not be refused access into the CMU."
The company can be contacted at: contact@angloagence.com - there seems to be a web address www.angloagence.com
Usual disclaimers apply - no experience of the agency or connection with the people - we don't even need French health assurance.
Will
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http://www.vienormande.com
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15/11/2007, 9:55
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cooperlola
Joined on 05/05/2006
72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans
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