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Key points in 30 seconds
- After 3 months of stable residence or once employed, join via the CPAM (form S1106), then get a carte Vitale.
- C2S is free or under €1 a day depending on income.
- For undocumented people resident over 3 months with low income.
PUMa
After 3 months of stable residence or once employed, join via the CPAM (form S1106), then get a carte Vitale.
Advice from the association
Don't leave this procedure to the last minute — come and see us.
Top-up and C2S
C2S is free or under €1 a day depending on income.
AME
For undocumented people resident over 3 months with low income.
GP
Register a médecin traitant for better refunds; find one on Doctolib or ameli.fr.
Emergencies
15 SAMU, 112, 3114. Hospital PASS units treat uninsured people.
FAQ
Carte Vitale delay?
Weeks to months; use the rights certificate meanwhile.
No insurance?
Emergencies, PASS and AME.
Dentist?
Partial refund, 100% Santé with top-up.