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Contacting CPAM without an ameli account: phone, post, visit

Without a social security number you cannot open ameli, but CPAM is reachable by phone, post or appointment.

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Key points in 30 seconds

  • Find the address.
  • Call 36 46.
  • Post copies.

Phone

Call 36 46 (local call rate).

Advice from the association

Don't leave this procedure to the last minute — come and see us.

Post

Send copies to your department's CPAM address.

Common mistake

Sending originals.

Appointment

Book at an office or get help at France Services.

Common mistake

Incomplete letter.

Open ameli later

Use the temporary code received or FranceConnect.

Common mistake

Not checking your mailbox.

Step by step

  1. 1Find the address.
  2. 2Call 36 46.
  3. 3Post copies.
  4. 4Keep proof.
  5. 5Open ameli.

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FAQ

Email without ameli?

Messaging is via ameli; otherwise phone or post.

Changing CPAM?

Declare your new address; the file follows.

Help in Russian?

Our association can help.

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