Overview

• The French government plans to introduce a €1 billion 'contribution specific' targeting complementary health insurers in 2025.
• This measure follows the decision to abandon a policy requiring insurers to cover higher reimbursements for medical consultations and medications.
• Health insurers had already raised premiums by an average of 6% for 2025, citing anticipated increased costs from the now-scrapped policy.
• The proposed tax involves a temporary increase in the Taxe de Solidarité Additionnelle (TSA), calculated on health insurance premiums.
• Critics, including the Mutualité Française, argue that the tax will harm consumers' purchasing power and contradict cooperative long-term planning goals.