France decides to abolish state health insurance for illegal immigrants - financial expert analyzes

France decides to abolish state health insurance for illegal immigrants - financial expert analyzes

According to a report by www.faz.net, the French Senate decided to abolish the state health insurance “Aide médicale d’Etat” (AME) with 200 votes in favor and 136 against. This health insurance guaranteed medical and dental care for migrants without a residence permit. The abolition is intended to relieve the burden on the state budget, as 1.2 billion euros will be raised annually to cover medical services and hospital stays.

The discussions about generously covering treatment costs for illegal immigrants are giving rise to debates similar to those in Germany. France's right-wing majority supports abolition, while the government is divided on the issue.

The planned reform would mean that illegal immigrants would only receive free treatment in acute cases and would be reimbursed for a limited list of preventative measures. This proposal has met with criticism from left-wing politicians who describe the project as irresponsible and endangering the health of all French people.

The decision to abolish the AME is met with mixed reactions and is likely to continue to be met with political controversy. It remains to be seen how Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's minority government and its vote in the National Assembly will turn out.

Overall, the planned reform requires close monitoring as it could have far-reaching effects on the healthcare industry and the influx of immigrants in France. It is important to monitor developments closely and assess their possible consequences.