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French Health Mutuals to Raise Premiums 4.3%–4.7% in 2026

Mutuals attribute the rise to higher care costs, with a new €1 billion levy a key driver.

Overview

  • The Fédération nationale de la mutualité française set average increases of 4.3% for individual policies and 4.7% for employer plans starting in 2026.
  • The sector cites new charge transfers from Assurance maladie and a tax in the 2026 Social Security budget totaling about €1 billion that will be reflected in contributions.
  • The rise is lower than in 2024–2025 yet remains above pre‑Covid norms, bringing about a 22% cumulative increase over five years.
  • Household impacts vary by location, with larger jumps expected in already costly areas such as Alpes‑Maritimes, Bouches‑du‑Rhône and Corsica, and roughly €88–€110 more per year for a typical family of four.
  • New government data show complementary insurers recorded a positive technical result in 2024 as premiums rose 8.2%, intensifying scrutiny of spending and bolstering calls for efficiency, fraud control and prevention.