Medical and family benefits for students who have reached the age of 21

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SOCIAL, HEALTH AND FAMILIES
Last updated: 11/11/2024

From 14 April 2025, the State Medical Benefits Office will receive visitors in its new offices situated at 23, avenue Albert II, BP 679, 98013 MONACO CEDEX.
The office’s reception desk will be located on the 2nd floor of the Fontvieille shopping centre. The lifts and escalators to reach the reception desk can be found next to Pharmacie de Fontvieille.
The red State Medical Benefits Office letterbox will be set up in the planter in front of Decathlon.

Until they are 21, students are classed as dependents

Those who are insured through the State Medical Benefits Office and classed as head of household are entitled to the following benefits for their dependent children in education:

  • Family dependency allowances 
  • Health insurance coverage

 

From their 21st birthday onwards, students are no longer classed as dependents 

Consequently:

  • The entitlement to family dependency allowances for such students ends
  • Students are no longer entitled to health insurance coverage as dependents 

 

In accordance with French Act no. 2018-166 of 8 March 2018 on student guidance and achievement, students must, no later than the month preceding their 21st birthday, For further assistance, please see the procedure: How to apply for medical benefits as a student

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