For staff in France, we do not offer a foreign workers insurance policy, this must be arranged by yourselves if you should choose. We do recommend that all our Instructors take out the RYA Instructor Indemnity Insurance available by calling the RYA on 0845 345 0400. All staff members working in France need to have a European Health Insurance Card available from the Post Office or online. You will need to show this in order to receive hospital treatment should this be required.
In France some treatments are free (with a valid EHIC) and for others you may have to pay part or all of the cost and then claim either a full or partial refund. Claims for medical expenses are quicker if claimed in France but it may be easier to claim on your return to the UK. Your Centre Manager should be able to assist with claiming whilst in France. Any medical expenses that cannot be reclaimed under the EU reciprocal healthcare arrangements may be covered by your own insurance policy if you have taken one out.
