Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
Mar 25th 2008, 12:36 pm
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Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
Hi ,
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s !
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s !
Mar 25th 2008, 1:00 pm
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Re: Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
Hi ,
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s !
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s !
Mar 27th 2008, 9:17 pm
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Re: Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
[QUOTE=Ray51;6108562]Hi ,
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s 
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Re: Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
Hi ,
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s !
it appears that EU pensioners are entitled to absolutely free basic healthcare , as well as free dispensation of prescription medicines : in Spain !
What would the comparison be , for a U.K. pensioner retiring to France ;
GPs/clinics/hospitalisation/procedures/optical/dental/post-surgery rehabilitation/prescription medicaments etc...
is there individual participation in such costs , if "yes" : how much might this amount to , in various instances ?
Thanks very much in advance , for your very valued input/s !
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/ser...=1113059900934
Depending on the services used, you are responsible for anywhere from 25% upwards of costs, which is why it is essential to join a mutuelle, which should cover this shortfall.
Mar 31st 2008, 11:02 am
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Re: Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
Thank You , Val !
Sadly , on this account alone , Spain may appear a better retirement proposition , for most...???
Sadly , on this account alone , Spain may appear a better retirement proposition , for most...???
May 8th 2008, 7:34 am
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Re: Retired in France - medical aspects and costs
Me again
We are retired couple living in France for the past 7 years, all official formalities completed, we are now Non British residents in the UK, but permanent residents here, have the same medical facilities as the french.We do pay a complimentary of 35 or 65 %. But serious surgeries, I understand are considered as long term treatment which is paid by the Caisse Maladie de longue durée: 2 years ago, though I am avery sporty person, my GP suspected heart ddeficiency cut a long story short I was aadmittedto a small private clinic for triple bypasses and a mechanical valve which probably costs £25000-30000,I paid probably £3000 in bit & pieces
rivate room,the company of my wife throughout, phone Etc.Now I get my medicents free my cardiologue see me in consutation every 6
We are retired couple living in France for the past 7 years, all official formalities completed, we are now Non British residents in the UK, but permanent residents here, have the same medical facilities as the french.We do pay a complimentary of 35 or 65 %. But serious surgeries, I understand are considered as long term treatment which is paid by the Caisse Maladie de longue durée: 2 years ago, though I am avery sporty person, my GP suspected heart ddeficiency cut a long story short I was aadmittedto a small private clinic for triple bypasses and a mechanical valve which probably costs £25000-30000,I paid probably £3000 in bit & pieces
rivate room,the company of my wife throughout, phone Etc.Now I get my medicents free my cardiologue see me in consutation every 6
