#2026-228Decree No. 2026-228 of 30 March 2026 on the Amount of the Flat-Rate Contribution Mentioned in Article L. 160-14 of the Social Security Code
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This decree modifies Article R. 160-16 of the French Social Security Code. It removes the previous first paragraph entirely and changes the wording in paragraph I from "reduced to 24 euros" to "capped at 32 euros". This increases the maximum flat-rate patient contribution (participation forfaitaire) that individuals must pay for certain healthcare services from 24€ to 32€. The change takes effect on 1 April 2026. The decree was issued by the French government to update the maximum out-of-pocket flat fee paid by patients under the national health insurance system.
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Key Changes
- Removes the entire first paragraph of Article R. 160-16 of the Social Security Code
- Changes the maximum flat-rate contribution from "reduced to 24 euros" to "capped at 32 euros"
- Increases the ceiling of the participation forfaitaire by 8 euros (from 24€ to 32€)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Update Article R. 160-16 of the French Social Security Code by removing the first paragraph entirely
Replace the wording 'réduite à 24 euros' (reduced to 24 euros) with 'plafonnée à 32 euros' (capped at 32 euros) in paragraph I of Article R. 160-16
Apply the new maximum flat-rate patient contribution (participation forfaitaire) of 32 euros for healthcare services covered under Article L. 160-14, effective as of 1 April 2026
Publish Decree No. 2026-228 in the Journal officiel de la République française
Ensure implementation of the decree modifications by 1 April 2026