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Health: public authorities open discussion on long-term conditions

Health: public authorities open discussion on long-term conditions

France

The French government will be reviewing the relevance of the current system for covering long-term illnesses (ALD). The latter concerns 20% of the French population, and accounts for two-thirds of health insurance reimbursements. Frédéric Valletoux, le ministre...

Supplementary health insurance: the CNLE gives its opinion

Supplementary health insurance: the CNLE gives its opinion

France

In accordance with the law, the French government asked the CNLE (Conseil national des politiques de lutte contre la pauvreté et l'exclusion sociale) to issue an opinion appended to the annual report on supplementary health insurance. This year, the Board welcomes the...

Ramaphosa enacts landmark NHI Bill for equitable healthcare

Ramaphosa enacts landmark NHI Bill for equitable healthcare

South Africa

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the NHI Bill into law, aiming to provide equal access to healthcare, reduce disparities, and tackle poverty. The NHI seeks to make healthcare more affordable and efficient. Implementation will be gradual, involving both public...

Deductible amounts will soon double

Deductible amounts will soon double

France

The government has decided to double the amount of the various medical deductibles, which have never been increased since their creation. The new amounts are due to come into force gradually, by mid-June 2024.France is the world's third-largest spender on healthcare,...

Cades warns of Social Security deficit

Cades warns of Social Security deficit

France

On December 12, 2023, Caisse d'amortissement de la dette sociale (Cades) Chairman Jean-Louis Rey presented the institution's 2023 balance sheet. Tasked with financing and extinguishing the accumulated debt of the French Social Security system, Cades' mission has been...