French Government to Impose €1 Billion Tax on Health Insurers in 2025

The new levy aims to recover funds from increased premiums, despite no rise in state health reimbursements.

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.