Dépassement d'honoraires

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nikulin New member

Member since 18 August 2011

nikulinNew member18 August 2011 05:52:18

Hi everybody!
I'm from Moldova, I live in Paris since Feb this year. Getting to know life in France at the moment..
I had a question I thought you (senior) guys could help me answer : what exactly is this "dépassement d'honoraires" some doctors talk about? Does it exist in any other country? (I lived in UK before but social security was quite satisfying there).
Thanks a lot for your answers and I hope to stay in touch!
Nataly

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP18 August 2011 11:37:02

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Hello Nataly and welcome to Expat.com!

Your discussion has been moved to France forum for better visibility.

I hope that other members will help you soon.

Harmonie.

nikulin New member

Member since 18 August 2011

nikulinNew member18 August 2011 12:46:11

Thank you!

talatta Active member

Member since 08 March 2011

talattaActive member21 August 2011 10:39:04

Hi!
Basic medical costs are the same for all doctors.This is the amount you get back from the Sécurité Sociale. Doctors who are practices "dépassement d'honoraires" are doctors that charges higher fees.It might be because they have a very good reputaion,work in private clinics,rich neighbourghoods etc.If you go to these,the "Securité Sociale" covers the basic cost.The rest might be covered by you mutuelle-or not..
Most of the time,it is easy finding a doctor who is "conventionné".This means he/she only charges basic cost.I hope this made things a little more clear.

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