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Glossary

Carte Vitale (Health Insurance Card)

The Carte Vitale links you to Assurance Maladie for healthcare reimbursements. It contains your social security number.

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Where to find it

Apply via your Ameli account (CPAM) or by mail when requested.

Why it matters

Speeds up reimbursements and proves affiliation to the French health system.

What to do now

  1. Create/complete your Ameli profile
  2. Provide photo/ID to request the card
  3. Activate and keep the card updated when your status changes

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FAQ

Optional; many use a 'mutuelle' for complementary coverage.

Report loss in Ameli and request a replacement.

Use the European Health Insurance Card (CEAM) for EU travel.

No fixed expiry, but update after life changes (address, job).
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