QUIZ: Test your basic knowledge about healthcare in France

The national French healthcare system is often cited as one of the best in the world.

Cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, chronic respiratory and neurological conditions, HIV/Aids, kidney, mental, autoimmune diseases (as well as severe disabilities) are all part of a category called ‘long term conditions’ and are 100% covered when one is enrolled the national health care plan of France.

You are not eligible to be on the national healthcare system unless you are a French citizen.

What’s the name of the kind of insurance many people choose to cover, or ‘top up’ medical costs not covered by the national health plan?

Accessibility for persons with physical disability in France is very good. Nearly all buildings and transport are wheelchair accessible.