French Government Revives Controversial Plan to Double Medical Deductible Caps

On July 23, 2026, French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced the government's intention to double the annual cap on medical deductibles from €100 to €200 per patient. The plan, which was abandoned during budget debates in autumn 2025, would increase the maximum out-of-pocket costs for medications, consultations, paramedical procedures, and medical transport. The system includes €1 deductibles on medication boxes and up to €4 on transport, plus €2 flat-rate contributions per doctor visit and for radiological exams. The minister justified the move by noting the cap has not changed in twenty years, while deductibles themselves were doubled in 2024. The proposal faces widespread opposition from healthcare sector stakeholders.

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