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France backs down on doubling medical deductibles after criticism

The French government abandons its plan to double the cap on medical deductibles.

Published 2j13 sourcesConfirmedNotableupdated 1j
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The measure, criticized by patients and professionals, will be replaced by inflation indexing.

A more limited increase is expected to be presented in the coming weeks.

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Ce renoncement évite une hausse des restes à charge pour les patients, notamment ceux atteints de maladies chroniques ou en affection longue durée, qui auraient pu voir leurs dépenses annuelles augmenter de 100 à 200 euros.

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