AMF Mixed Topics
Mon-06-02-2017, 17:34 PM
It is unfortunately one of those things that I think no one can answer. The Brexit is going to cause all sorts of problems and all of these things are going to have to be thrashed out from both sides one at a time, but that can't happen till they push the button. Even then my understanding is that after pushing the button it will be around 2 years+ before it's all signed sealed and delivered, and also I will stand corrected but I think even before the final signing the UK can still change it's mind. Also the EU members can refuse to accept the exit anyway as far as I know, but I'm no expert on it and to be honest I've given up worrying about as it's going to be a long long time.
If it helps I can give you my personal thoughts about the healthcare we receive and will continue to receive as Brits living in France.
#1 Myself and Mrs Fred are registered in the French healthcare system and have been for over 12 years now, we both have a Carte Vitale but no EHIC.
#2 I am registered as an affection de longue durée (ALD) basicaly a lifetime illness that needs regular treatment. I have had the ALD for around 8 years now and it gives me 100%
#3 Myself and Mrs Fred also both have Couverture maladie universelle (CMU) which covers us for any additional costs like your insurance would. This is means tested annually and as we have low income we always get it. We have been getting this for around 6 years.
#4 Mrs Fred also gets a medical check up with the La sécurité sociale agricole (MSA) as she worked in that sector for a few years. I am also under the same system as her dependent.
So my thinking is after the length of time we have had these benefits I can't see how they can suddenly say "that's it you have to pay or leave" the treatment I get is already paid for by the French government so I'm assuming even after Brexit it will carry on as such.
Like I said I'm not an expert and I don't believe either side knows how it's going to go, but they are surely going to have to have some sort of reciprocal agreement in place as there are lot of French and Brits living/working in each others countries.
I can understand peoples concerns and for anyone living here less than 5 years I would be more worried, but that is just me thinking it's a figure they would aim for. I think the best thing we can do is get on and enjoy our lives here as we did before and wait and see what Brexit throws up and then take it one step at a time.
No I don't trust the politicians to sort out our healthcare or Brexit, but they are the ones elected and we don't really have a choice. Personally I think life for me will be just the same in France as it has been, if it means taking French citizenship (which I have heard could be in the offering for those living here over 5 years) then I'll take it as my life is and will be better off than it will in Blighty.
I meet often with a few different departments of Poitiers hospital and no one there has given me any insights as to what could happen. Neither has our GP and to be honest, I think they are just like us and don't know.
Sorry Admiral it's probably not much help with grown-up knowledge bit as it's based on my personal opinion.
If it helps I can give you my personal thoughts about the healthcare we receive and will continue to receive as Brits living in France.
#1 Myself and Mrs Fred are registered in the French healthcare system and have been for over 12 years now, we both have a Carte Vitale but no EHIC.
#2 I am registered as an affection de longue durée (ALD) basicaly a lifetime illness that needs regular treatment. I have had the ALD for around 8 years now and it gives me 100%
#3 Myself and Mrs Fred also both have Couverture maladie universelle (CMU) which covers us for any additional costs like your insurance would. This is means tested annually and as we have low income we always get it. We have been getting this for around 6 years.
#4 Mrs Fred also gets a medical check up with the La sécurité sociale agricole (MSA) as she worked in that sector for a few years. I am also under the same system as her dependent.
So my thinking is after the length of time we have had these benefits I can't see how they can suddenly say "that's it you have to pay or leave" the treatment I get is already paid for by the French government so I'm assuming even after Brexit it will carry on as such.
Like I said I'm not an expert and I don't believe either side knows how it's going to go, but they are surely going to have to have some sort of reciprocal agreement in place as there are lot of French and Brits living/working in each others countries.
I can understand peoples concerns and for anyone living here less than 5 years I would be more worried, but that is just me thinking it's a figure they would aim for. I think the best thing we can do is get on and enjoy our lives here as we did before and wait and see what Brexit throws up and then take it one step at a time.
No I don't trust the politicians to sort out our healthcare or Brexit, but they are the ones elected and we don't really have a choice. Personally I think life for me will be just the same in France as it has been, if it means taking French citizenship (which I have heard could be in the offering for those living here over 5 years) then I'll take it as my life is and will be better off than it will in Blighty.
I meet often with a few different departments of Poitiers hospital and no one there has given me any insights as to what could happen. Neither has our GP and to be honest, I think they are just like us and don't know.
Sorry Admiral it's probably not much help with grown-up knowledge bit as it's based on my personal opinion.
