Everything you need to know about authorized social security taxis

In certain situations, journeys for medical reasons can be reimbursed by the state’s social security system. For this service, you should contact a company who specializes in state-authorized taxis , provided of course that you have social security rights. In this article, we’ve put together some information about taxis authorized by CPAM to help you understand the system.

Taxis certified by social security: what do they do?

If you need a lift to or from a hospital in case of a medical emergency, it is likely you may not be fit to drive yourself. Sometimes, the issue is not necessarily serious enough to call an ambulance but you still need to get to your destination. This is where the authorized taxis come in!
In the same vein, some people suffering chronic illnesses regularly go in and out of hospital. These patients should take a medical taxi to ensure a stress-free journey.

Taxis certified by social security: how does it work?

To make sure your taxi journey is properly reimbursed – or paid directly by the state – you must make sure you call a state-authorized taxi company . Equally, you cannot be reimbursed if you decide to organise the medical taxi yourself. Your doctor must provide you with a transport voucher to make sure your taxi is properly paid by the state. Your doctor will decide at your appointment if they think you need to take a taxi, based on your medical situation.

Medical taxis: who pays?

As we’ve learnt, in some specific cases social security will pay your medical taxi . However, it’s important to note that in order to ensure a reimbursement from the state, you must make sure you call a state-authorized taxi and provide the driver with your doctor’s transport voucher, as well as your up-to-date social security number. Here are some examples of situations in which the government will pay for your transport:

• If you need to attend medical tests or treatment and you have a long-term illness
• If you need to attend medical tests or treatment linked to a work-related accident
• If you need to take a fertility test
• For women over 6 months pregnant, or up to 12 days after delivery
• If your baby under 30 days old needs hospitalizing
• If you are disabled or on national service pension
• If you are covered under a universal health care programme

This list is not exhaustive and there are many other ways to benefit from a state-authorized, public health insurance taxi . If you have any doubts, don’t hesitate to contact your social security centre or local CPAM for more information.

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