FranceHealthcare & InsuranceRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: From March 1, 2025, Covid-19 screening tests performed in pharmacies will no longer be reimbursed by Health Insurance. This measure follows the repeal of various provisions related to the management of the health crisis.
What changes: From March 1, 2025, Covid-19 screening tests in pharmacies will no longer be reimbursed by health insurance. Self-tests and antigen tests are no longer covered. Only PCR tests will still be covered, solely on medical prescription, at 60%.
What changes: The government plans to deploy 5,000 Maisons France Santé across the country by the end of 2027. These centers aim to improve access to healthcare services and provide better support to insured individuals.
What changes: Health insurance reimbursement for acts or services provided by healthcare professionals will be updated. This measure is part of the broader efforts to adapt the healthcare system and ensure its sustainability.
What changes: The French health insurance will reimburse medical devices for individual use, as well as tissues and cells from the human body, regardless of their origin or degree of processing. This aims to ensure broader access to these essential medical supplies.
What changes: Amendments to the Social Security Code are scheduled to take effect on July 21, 2026. These changes will impact the reimbursement by health insurance for acts or services provided by healthcare professionals.
What changes: A law enacted on May 26, 2026, aims to guarantee equal access to palliative care and support, recognizing it as a fundamental right to health protection.
What changes: The 2026 Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS 2026) introduces reforms aimed at adapting the healthcare system for sustainability and improving access to care. It emphasizes a shared effort to preserve the health insurance system.
What changes: The resource ceilings for benefiting from the Complémentaire santé solidaire (complementary health insurance) are set to change. This adjustment will affect eligibility for the scheme.
What changes: Purchases of wheelchairs will be fully reimbursed. This reform aims to simplify the acquisition process for individuals needing mobility assistance.
What changes: For the year 2026, the amount of certain contributions cannot be increased compared to the amount applicable for the year 2025. The rate of the contribution is fixed at 2%.
What changes: This order modifies the list of pharmaceutical specialties that are eligible for reimbursement by social security to insured individuals. The specific changes are based on the opinion of the transparency commission regarding the specialty BEYFORTUS®.
What changes: This decree sets out the terms for health insurance coverage of reusable menstrual products. It specifies which types of products are eligible, the conditions for their referencing and inclusion on a list, and the number of products that can be dispensed to insured individuals.
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