Healthcare & Social Security
Registering for social security, understanding reimbursements, and knowing where to go when you are ill.
General information only — not official guidance. Rules change, so confirm with the official source before you act.
Key topics in healthcare & social security
Each guide follows the same pattern: summary, step-by-step sections, checklists, warnings and an official source with a verification date.
The online registration route for international students and the documents usually needed.
What it is, when it arrives and what to use while you wait.
Why declaring a referring doctor affects your reimbursement level.
What complementary insurance covers and whether you need it.
Which number to call, and when to use emergency services versus a pharmacy.
Campus services and subsidised consultation schemes for students.
- Register for social security soon after arrival
- Keep your temporary social security number safe
- Declare a referring doctor
- Compare one or two mutuelle offers
- Save emergency numbers in your phone
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Sources & disclaimer
France Student Hub publishes general information only. It is not legal advice and does not replace an official decision from an administration, consulate or institution. Every page shows when it was last checked and links to the official source so you can verify before you act.
If a rule affects your status, confirm it with the relevant official body or a qualified professional before you act on it.