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The French health care system is set up for French residents, and more precisely, France's workers. No real coverage for residents abroad except for short periods.

Un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères

by linca (antonin POINT lucas AROBASE gmail.com) on Tue Dec 29th, 2009 at 08:20:26 AM EST

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Yes, there is la Caisse des français à l'étranger, but it's becoming apparent that private insurance options may be more appropriate and straightforward in my situation.

La Chine dorme. Laisse la dormir. Quand la Chine s'éveillera, le monde tremblera.

by marco (cowannar at gmail punkt com) on Wed Dec 30th, 2009 at 01:27:31 AM EST
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For all practical purposes, the CFE is a "private" insurance option...

Un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères

by linca (antonin POINT lucas AROBASE gmail.com) on Wed Dec 30th, 2009 at 04:02:10 AM EST
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When I was working abroad, my employer used this health insurance to cover its expat employees.

Europeans think a hundred miles is a long way. Americans think a hundred years is a long time.

by Bernard on Wed Dec 30th, 2009 at 06:28:59 AM EST
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