The government is considering doubling unit medical franchises

The politician spoke on TF1 about "increases in franchises which are proposed in the discussions" , questioned about information from Les Echos.

The business newspaper explains that the unit amount of the deductibles will "double". "The deductible on medicines should thus increase from one to two euros per box at the beginning of 2026" , writes the daily. "And the flat rate of two euros per consultation with the general practitioner should rise to four euros" , adds Les Echos.

According to Yannick Neuder, these are "figures that are proposed in the budget sheet" which results from the savings plan of nearly 44 billion euros presented in mid-July by Prime Minister François Bayrou.

The idea, "above all" is to "make everyone aware that health has no price but it does have a cost," the Minister of Health stressed.

It is not a question of "stigmatizing the sick, because we do not choose to be sick," insisted the member of the government.

Medical franchises do not apply "to pregnant women", "to minors" , nor "to people with modest incomes, particularly with the C2S" , Mr. Neuder reminded. The C2S, Complementary Health Solidarity, is an aid to pay for health expenses based on income.

"All these measures will be discussed in Parliament; it is Parliament that ultimately decides," concluded the Minister of Health.

In mid-July, François Bayrou announced the doubling of the ceiling for global medical deductibles, which would increase from 50 to 100 euros per year, without revealing the increases in the unit amounts.

This lever has already sparked a backlash from patient associations. France Assos Santé, the voice of users of the French healthcare system, has expressed "its deep concern about the political direction being advocated, which places the responsibility for current abuses and tensions on healthcare system users."

The Association of Accident Victims (FNATH) also said it was "outraged." "No, medical deductibles and other contributions have never made anyone responsible because they are nothing more than a tax on illness, and they apply, moreover, to those who need care the most," the organization criticized.