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France Drops Planned Co-Payment Rise as Mental Health Reimbursement Scheme Continues
Abandonment of higher flat co-payments and extension of the Mon soutien psy scheme shape out-of-pocket health expenses for Paris households.
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The French government abandoned a proposed second round of increased flat co-payments in early December 2025 after introducing the plan in October 2025 to reduce the budget deficit. Paris residents therefore continue to pay existing co-payment amounts for certain health services rather than facing higher charges.
National health measures carry direct consequences for household budgets in Paris because residents rely on the same reimbursement rules that apply across France. The decision to drop the co-payment increase removes an immediate upward pressure on family spending for medical visits and treatments.
Mental health support and household costs
Mental health was designated a Great national cause of 2025 in October 2024 and the designation was extended to 2026. Under the Mon soutien psy scheme, individuals aged 3 and older can access up to 12 reimbursed psychologist sessions. For Paris households this provides a defined number of sessions without full out-of-pocket payment, which can lower annual health expenses for families seeking psychological support.
The French National Authority for Health published its strategic project for 2025-2030 on February 4, 2025. The document sets national standards that influence which services receive reimbursement and how costs are shared between the state and patients in the Paris region.
Next steps for residents
France concluded negotiations on a legally binding international pandemic accord in April 2025, with adoption proposed at the World Health Assembly in May 2025. Paris health services are expected to align with any resulting preparedness requirements once the accord is adopted. A new law establishes the right to assisted suicide or euthanasia for patients with constant suffering from serious, incurable illnesses under strictly regulated conditions; implementation details will determine any future effects on end-of-life care costs for affected households.
These national policies continue to determine the share of health expenses covered by public reimbursement for Paris residents. Households can access the Mon soutien psy sessions through existing local providers while monitoring any future adjustments to co-payment levels.