FranceLast updated: January 16th, 2024

MAIN MIGRANT POPULATION (2020)

Healthcare rights of migrants

Asylum seekers: Are entitled to free health insurance while their application is being reviewed. Persons who have no right to remain in the territory, including rejected asylum seekers, benefit from the PUMA for six months after the end of validity of the asylum claim certification. After this period, State Medical Aid (AME) enables them to receive free treatments in hospitals as well as in any doctors’ office. Individuals with low income who are still awaiting health insurance and need healthcare quickly can go to the All-Day Healthcare Centres (PASS) at their nearest public hospital.

Refugees: Have the same rights to access the medical system as French citizens and legal residents.

Undocumented migrants:  Due to universal healthcare, undocumented migrants can access the same healthcare benefits as French nationals through the State Medical Assistance (AME), including emergency care, paediatric care, dental care and maternity care. 

HIV testing and treatment

Testing: Free and anonymous for all. Use the European test finder to see where you can get tested for HIV. 

Treatment:  Free for all people who have been in France for more than three months. Undocumented migrants also need to have an income of less than 700 euros per month. 

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