Medical Allowances: the Council of Sickness Insurance Pronounces Itself Against Their Increase

Le Parisien

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The government is planning to double the deductibles on drugs and medical consultations to curb the sharp increase in health spending.

Le Télégramme

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The Bayrou government's proposed doubling of the medical deductibles (remaining the burden of social insurance) is not desirable, according to the Health Insurance Board, but its opinion is only advisory.

Le Figaro

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The Bayrou government wanted such a measure to curb the growth of health insurance expenditure, despite opposition from trade unions and patient associations, and a decree was being prepared.

France Bleu

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The Health Insurance Board ruled against doubling the medical franchises on Thursday, but the government wants to pass by decree. The MG-France union considers the government's method "absolutely unacceptable".

L'Opinion

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The government has discreetly decided to increase the amount of deductibles on drug boxes and consultations.