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What is the carte Vitale used for?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 182
À quoi sert la carte Vitale ?
What is the carte Vitale used for?
Answer. To prove your entitlement to Assurance maladie (national health insurance) cover and to get reimbursed faster.
À prouver ses droits à l’Assurance maladie et à être remboursé plus vite.
You show the carte Vitale at the doctor's or at the pharmacy. It allows the treatment form to be sent directly and speeds up reimbursement. It is not a payment card.
The official text that proves it
« Présenter sa carte Vitale : la carte Vitale permet au médecin de transmettre rapidement des informations à l’Assurance maladie et assure ainsi un remboursement rapide. »
Show your carte Vitale. The carte Vitale allows the doctor to send information quickly to the Assurance maladie, which ensures fast reimbursement.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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