France Introduces Higher Medical Consultation Fees in New Healthcare Agreement

The updated 2024-2029 convention raises general practitioner fees to €30 and implements broader changes to improve healthcare access and quality.

The cost of a general practitioner consultation in France rises from €26.50 to €30 starting December 22, 2024, under a new agreement between the Assurance Maladie and medical unions.
Specialists, including pediatricians, psychiatrists, and gynecologists, will see significant fee increases phased in through July 2025 to address income disparities and attract more practitioners to underserved areas.
New provisions include a €60 long consultation fee for elderly and disabled patients in specific circumstances, such as post-hospitalization care or administrative assistance.
The agreement allocates €950 million in 2025 and €1.6 billion annually thereafter to fund these changes, with no additional out-of-pocket costs for most patients due to insurance coverage.
Doctors commit to improving healthcare access and efficiency, including reducing the number of patients without a primary doctor and optimizing prescription practices, with progress monitored quarterly starting in 2025.