Aides à l'installation des médecins en zone sous-dense (ZIP / ZAC) – Assurance Maladie
Doctors get a cash bonus for opening a practice where rural France needs them most.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Since 1 Jan 2026 France's national health insurer pays a one-off €10,000 to doctors first setting up practice in a priority under-served zone (ZIP), €5,000 in a complementary zone (ZAC), and €3,000 for a new secondary practice in a ZIP.
Dream spread
Doctors get a cash bonus for opening a practice where rural France needs them most.
Relocation reality check
Only for licensed doctors in conventioned liberal practice (sector 1 or sector 2 with OPTAM); amounts are far smaller than the old CAIM contracts (up to €50,000), which closed to new entrants on 31 Dec 2025.
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Eligibility
Doctors making a first liberal installation (main practice) in a ZIP/ZAC; foreign doctors need French medical registration (EU diploma recognition or the non-EU PAE route).
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in France — it is not a remote-work route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 3,000 EUR – 10,000 EURConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Professional income; taxable.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“aide ponctuelle de 10 000 € à l'installation pour les médecins primo-installés en zone d'intervention prioritaire (ZIP)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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