Social Security Carte Vitale CPAM, Suresnes

Social Security & Carte Vitale - CPAM Service for Students
Understanding Social Security in France for International Students
The French Social Security system ensures that international students have access to public health insurance coverage at no cost. Managed by CPAM (Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie), this system reimburses up to 70% of medical expenses, including:

Doctor consultations, hospital visits, treatments, and surgeries
Prescription medication costs
Ambulance services (if prescribed by a doctor)
To cover the remaining 30%, students can opt for private complementary health insurance, known as mutuelle.

A unique Social Security Number (SSN) is required to access these benefits. This number is also essential for dealing with other government agencies like CAF (housing benefits) and Pôle Emploi (employment services).