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What is a mutuelle santé (supplementary health insurance) 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. 183
À quoi sert une mutuelle santé ?
What is a mutuelle santé (supplementary health insurance) used for?
Answer. To top up the reimbursement from the Assurance maladie (the Sécurité sociale).
À compléter le remboursement de l’Assurance maladie (Sécurité sociale).
The Assurance maladie does not reimburse everything. The mutuelle, or complémentaire santé, pays part of what is left. It is not compulsory, but it is recommended.
The official text that proves it
« La mutuelle n’est pas obligatoire mais elle est recommandée afin de compléter la prise en charge financière des soins, des médicaments, des indemnités en cas d’arrêt de travail… »
The mutuelle is not compulsory, but it is recommended to top up the financial coverage of treatment, medication, and benefits in case of sick leave, among other things.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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