L’Assurance Maladie

L’Assurance Maladie is the common brand name for the Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie (CNAM), the national body that manages the public health insurance system in France. As a core branch of the French *Sécurité Sociale* (Social Security) established in 1945, its mission is to guarantee universal access to healthcare for all legal residents. It covers the financial risks associated with illness, maternity, disability, and death by reimbursing medical expenses and providing income replacement benefits. The organization is managed by representatives of social partners (unions and employers) and operates as a public service entity dedicated to solidarity and public health.