From February 1, 2026, everyday medications will no longer be reimbursed by health insurance: the French will have to pay for them out of pocket.

If you are on long-term illness (ALD):
The medications concerned will no longer be reimbursed at 100%. Some, or even all, of the costs will be your responsibility, depending on your supplementary health insurance contract.

If you are not on ALD:
No change: 15% reimbursement on prescription, or no coverage if the medication is purchased without a prescription.

This change, although still awaiting an official decree, could be ratified in the coming weeks. It may therefore be useful to reread your mutual insurance contract, or to speak with your doctor to consider alternatives covered.

Because sometimes even a small price change can have a big impact on your healthcare budget.