In order to partially benefit from the reimbursement of your health care costs during your studies in France, you must in some cases register with the French health insurance scheme (Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie - CPAM-Ameli). This is a mandotory and entirely free procedure.
Particular cases
United Kingdom
- Your have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or the provisional replacement certificate: you don't need to take additional steps.
- You have the S1 Form: you have to register for the French Health Insurance-CPAM/Ameli. Please consult the section "You are not a European (EU/EEA) or Swiss student and you have a visa".
- You don't have the EHIC, or the EHIC or provisional replacement certificate: you have to register for the French Health Insurance-CPAM/Ameli. Please consult the section "You are not a European (EU/EEA) or Swiss student and you have a visa".
Andorra
- Before departure, you have to ask for the SE 130-04 Form. For the refund of your health costs, you will have to send the payed bills and the form to the French Health Insurance-CPAM of your place of residence.
- If you don't have the SE 130-04 Form, a derogation allows you to register for the CPAM. Please consult the section "You are not a European (EU/EEA) or Swiss student and you have a visa".
Monaco
To be exempt of registration for the French Health Insurance, you have to ask for a proof of coverage from the Monegasque Government
Quebec
- You are an exchange student : before departure, you have to ask for the SE 401 Q 106 which need to be completed by your university in Quebec and by the RAMQ
- You are a student in individual mobility: before departure, you have to ask for the SE 401 Q 102bis Form. Once in France, you have to register for the French Health Insurance-CPAM/Ameli. Please consult the section "You are not a European (EU/EEA) or Swiss student and you have a visa".
