The government has decided to abandon its plan to double the cap on medical co-payments. On Wednesday, August 20, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced a change of course following the strong reactions this measure had provoked. She acknowledged that the initial announcement had been misunderstood and may have seemed too abrupt. An increase in co-payments is still planned, but significantly reduced.
Indexing to inflation rather than doubling
The minister clarified that the increase will be calculated based on the inflation rate recorded since 2005. This approach aims to address criticisms from patient associations and healthcare professionals, who had denounced the impact of a doubling of the rate on the most vulnerable households. The government's reversal comes after several days of controversy surrounding a reform deemed excessive.
The initial plan called for an immediate doubling of the ceilings. Stéphanie Rist justified the decision by citing the need to address the concerns raised. The new inflation-linked formula is intended to allow for a more limited and acceptable increase for those covered by social security. The government hopes this will ease tensions surrounding this sensitive issue of social security financing.
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