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Mutuelle

Most people living in France have a mutuelle, which is a private health insurance that reimburses costs not covered by France’s state health insurance. These articles discuss why you should get a mutuelle, how to choose the right one and understanding benefit charts.

Travel insurance terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Moving, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Get travel insurance when visiting the U.S.Vocabulary

Use this glossary of French insurance vocabulary to better understand your French travel insurance policy.

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Going to the doctor in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/26/2025 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Know what to expect when you go to the doctor in France

This article tells you what to expect when you go to the doctor in France and how to make a doctor appointment.

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French health insurance vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Assurance Maladie is part of the French healthcare systemVocabulary

This is a French glossary of health insurance terms to help you understand the French healthcare system.

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Medical prescriptions in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/26/2025 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles, Mutuelle 7 Comments

This articles covers all aspects of French medical prescriptions: what’s on it? Do they expire? Are they valid outside France?

Categories Living in France Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles, Mutuelle 7 Comments

Best mutuelle in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/26/2025 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Most popular articles, Mutuelle 2 Comments
picture of family of five walking across a grass field

This is a comprehensive guide to help you pick a top-up insurance in France. Learn how to read benefit charts to get the best mutuelle.

Categories Living in France Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Most popular articles, Mutuelle 2 Comments

4 reasons to get a French mutuelle

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Mutuelle 2 Comments
Subscribe to a French mutuelle to get better reimbursements for your dental expenses

Healthcare costs are much lower in France than in the U.S. Is it worth it getting a mutuelle?

Categories Living in France Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Mutuelle 2 Comments

French Pharmacy

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/26/2025 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles, Mutuelle 2 Comments
A French pharmacy is easily spottable by its blinking green cross neon sign.

French pharmacies are very different from American pharmacies and I’ll tell you how in this article.

Categories Living in France Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles, Mutuelle 2 Comments
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