At the start of the 2018 academic year, health cover for the 2.5 million students will be simplified. The “Orientation and Success for Students” law of March 8 put an end to the student social security system.
Students will no longer have to register with the “Sécu” at the start of the 2018 academic year.
As of September 1, 2018, the annual contribution of €217 (2017 amount) is abolished.
As of September 1, 2018, students enrolling for the first time in a higher education institution will no longer change their health insurance scheme: they will remain registered (affiliated) as autonomously insured with their current scheme, generally that of their parents.
Foreign students coming to study in France for the first time must complete the formalities required to have their health insurance costs covered.
health. Information for foreign students
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