How Does a State- Approved Thermal Treatment Programme Work?

An approved thermal treatment programme is a medically recognised therapy covered by Social Security. It lasts for 18 consecutive days and is carried out under a prescription issued by your GP or a specialist.

It differs from a mini treatment or a wellness stay, as the duration and nature of the therapies are medically supervised and tailored to your individual prescription. Furthermore, it benefits from partial or full reimbursement, depending on your coverage.

At Saint-Gervais Thermal Baths, the approved thermal treatment programme is offered for several recognised therapeutic orientations:

• Dermatology: eczema, psoriasis, scars, burns, and more.
• Respiratory and ENT conditions: asthma, ear infections, rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, allergies, and others.
• Oral and mucosal conditions: dry mouth, canker sores, gingivitis, gum recession, etc.
• Dual orientation: the possibility to treat two conditions within the same treatment programme.

Your treatment must be prescribed by your doctor using a specific form (CERFA n°11139*02).

The complete application (form + income declaration) must be sent to your Health Insurance fund.

Once approved, you will receive a coverage authorisation to present upon arrival at the Saint-Gervais Thermal Baths.

Good to know: reimbursement for an approved treatment depends on your income, medical coverage, and complementary health insurance (mutuelle).

Useful Resources:

• CERFA form for thermal treatment application

• Official Health Insurance website

• Our brochures and practical information on thermal treatments

The Thermal Treatment Package
Covers the thermal therapies themselves. It is a conventional rate and reimbursed between 65% and 100%.

The Medical Supervision Package
Payable to the thermal doctor and reimbursed between 70% and 100%.

Most complementary health insurance plans (mutuelles) cover the remaining costs, often as a fixed allowance.

Accommodation and Transport Costs
May be reimbursed up to 65% of a set allowance determined by Health Insurance, depending on income conditions (e.g., annual income below €14,664.38 for a single person).

Special Case: Long-Term Conditions (e.g., cancer recovery, burns)
For treatments linked to a long-term condition (ALD), your treatment and medical fees are fully covered (100%) according to conventional rates.

You may also receive a €150 allowance for transport and accommodation costs, subject to income conditions.

Co-payment (Ticket Modérateur)
This is the portion of medical expenses not reimbursed by Health Insurance. It may, however, be covered by your complementary health insurance (mutuelle).

Wellness Treatments
For example, workshops or access to the thermal spa.

Meals
During your treatment stay.

Accommodation
If the patient’s income exceeds the set threshold (e.g., €14,664.38 annual income for a single person).

Daily Allowances
Not included in Health Insurance coverage.

• Obtain a medical prescription from your doctor.

• Prepare your coverage application (CERFA form + supporting documents).

• Submit your application to your Health Insurance fund.

• Book your stay at the Saint-Gervais Thermal Baths, with the possibility to adjust dates (accommodation, treatments, practical arrangements).

• Await the response from Social Security (we can assist you if the response takes longer than expected).

• Present your coverage approval at the Thermal Baths reception upon arrival.

• We organise your appointments with the thermal doctor.

Dates

Availability depends on the treatments you select and the opening dates of the thermal treatment programmes.

• Dermatology: February to November

• Respiratory and ENT / AMB: April to October

Rates

Covered by Health Insurance. See the rates for more information.

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