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Lecornu Seeks €130 Million to Launch 'Maisons France Santé' With €50,000 Grants

The plan tackles medical deserts by labeling existing sites that meet strict access guarantees.

Overview

  • The government will propose amending the Social Security budget to allocate €130 million in 2026 for the rollout, pending parliamentary approval.
  • Each labeled site will receive a one‑off €50,000 grant that can fund refurbishment, a medical secretary, or the arrival of new caregivers.
  • The France Santé label applies to existing maisons de santé, centres de santé, or in some rural areas pharmacies, provided they meet four criteria.
  • Minimum guarantees include a doctor and a nurse on site, opening at least five days per week, no extra billing, and acceptance of patients referred by the 15 access-to-care line.
  • Targets include 15–20 labeled sites per department by Christmas, 2,000 by summer 2026, and 5,000 by 2027, as debates continue over hospital funding and medical co‑payment policy.