When you’re moving abroad, taking out international health insurance is an essential step for your security and peace of mind. French Social Security isn’t enough once you’re settled elsewhere – you need health cover that truly matches the...
Are you planning to move to the UK soon, or are you already there? The question of healthcare is probably in the back of your mind. This is understandable: the British system, with its famous NHS, is very different from our French Sécu. To find out more, Santexpat...
Many French people living in the UK have to navigate between the UK’s public healthcare system, the NHS (National Health Service), and private solutions to meet their medical needs. While the NHS offers free and generally high-quality care for residents, certain...
When living abroad, maintaining good health is essential. An annual check-up enables us to detect potential health problems at an early stage and adjust prevention to local realities. However, recommended examinations may vary considerably depending on your country of...
More and more expatriate mothers-to-be are asking themselves whether they should opt for a home birth or a hospital birth when having their baby abroad. Depending on your country of residence, practices, costs and medical care vary drastically. Choosing where to give...
The Plafond Mensuel de la Sécurité Sociale (PMSS), a central reference in the French social security system, has been set at €4,005 per month (or €48,060 per year) as of January 1, 2026. This increase, of around +2% compared with 2025, is far...
