Reader TTS

THE COST OF CATARACT SURGERY IN FRANCE WILL DEPEND ON THE PROCEDURE AND THE HOSPITAL OR CLINIC YOU SELECT READER QUESTION: HOW DOES PAYMENT FOR CATARACT SURGERY WORK AND IS IT IMPORTANT THAT

THE SURGEON IS CONVENTIONNÉ? It is usually an outpatient procedure, under local anaesthetic, meaning you can go home the same day if you have somebody to accompany you. If you are in the

French health system, the cost will be covered if it is prescribed by your GP or an ophthalmologist. They can advise about where to have it done. _Sécurité sociale_ will refund 100% of the

basic state rate for this surgery, which is €271.70 per eye. State hospitals and some private clinics will not charge more. Almost all doctors are _conventionné_ (have signed an agreement

with social security) but those classed as _conventionné secteur 2_ are able to charge extra on top of the basic rate, called _dépassements d’honoraires_. Around 60% of clinics charged

_dépassements_, a study by the _Agence technique de l’information sur l’hospitalisation_ found. READ MORE: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO SURGERY, EVERYTHING LOOKED PERFECT Many top-up insurance plans

will cover the difference, but you should check if your policy is sufficient to cover all the cost. The cover will be expressed as a percentage of the basic rate. The state should also cover

the €125 cost of anaesthetic and implant, bringing the total state-reimbursed cost to €397 per eye. This includes a standard monofocal lens – you will probably still need glasses for near

and intermediate vision. A multifocal lens will cost more, but all or part of this might be covered by your _mutuelle_. RELATED ARTICLES FRANCE IS SET TO SWITCH TO DIGITAL PRESCRIPTIONS. HOW

WILL IT WORK? CARTE VITALE: WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY FRENCH HEALTH INSURANCE CARD?