Covid-19 screening tests will no longer be free from October 15, unless they are carried out for medical reasons, said Prime Minister Jean Castex this Sunday, September 26.
With the extension of the health pass, French people who have not yet been vaccinated or who do not wish to be must be tested against Covid-19. PCR and antigenic screening tests, hitherto covered 100% by Health Insurance will no longer be reimbursed from October 15 when they are carried out "for comfort" confirmed the Prime Minister, Jean Castex on the 26th. September. They “will continue to be reimbursed for medical reasons, either without prescription for people already vaccinated, or on prescription for others. We also want to maintain free education for minors, ”he said, considering“ that it is no longer legitimate to pay excessive comfort tests at the expense of taxpayers ”.
Between 50 and 60 euros for a PCR test
If you are not vaccinated, there are two possibilities. Either you have symptoms and a doctor can then order a test which will be reimbursed. Without prescription, you will have to pay for the test. The price is not yet defined, but if we compare with the rest of European countries, it takes between 20 and 30 euros for an antigen test. Between 50 and 60 euros for a PCR test. _AF
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