A new digital version of France’s health card – to be known as the e-carte Vitale – will be rolled out across France in 2023. It means it will soon be possible to show your e-carte Vitale at the chemist’s or doctor’s surgery using a smartphone instead of a plastic card.
The introduction of the e-carte Vitale is part of the digitalisation of the French health system. It will mean that:
With their smartphone more patients are likely to have their carte Vitale with them which will then guarantee electronic reimbursements.
The new system will reduce risks of errors or rejected reimbursement claims.
Using an e-carte Vitale lowers the risk of infections linked to handling physical cards.
Using the e-carte Vitale will allow users to check on the consultations and medicines they have paid for via the app over the previous seven days. They will also be able to keep their health reimbursement rights updated on the application without having to visit a pharmacy or CPAM (Caisse primaire d’assurance maladie).