[Forum ameli pour les assurés] Suivi de la question: Classed as Cross Border Worker when retired in France

Réponse de Christelle

Christelle — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:50:02 GMT

Bonjour Scotty,

On this forum, we can only answer questions regarding Assurance Maladie.

As the contribution you pay is set by Articles of the General Tax Code ("code général des impôts"), I would advise you once again to contact "URSSAF service des travailleurs frontaliers en Suisse".

The line is open from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Have a nice day

Réponse de Scotty

Scotty — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:14:35 GMT

Thank you Christelle for your answer. Is it correct that URSSAF base my contributions on 2 years ago? as cotisations for this income was already paid in Switzerland, and this would imply that I am an ACTIVE cross border worker instead of retired. Should it not be the income that I have earned since I have resided in France, (my pension) that the cotisations are based on?

Réponse de Christelle

Christelle — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:16:16 GMT

Hello Scotty,

If you are a pensioner under the Swiss scheme only and have chosen to settle in France for your retirement and have opted for French health insurance, you are indeed considered as a "Frontalier Suisse" and must pay a contribution for Assurance Maladie in France.

You will find additional information on this subject, on "centre des liaisons européennes et internationales de sécurité sociale (Cleiss)" website.

For any questions regarding these contributions, I advise you to contact URSSAF directly.

Unfortunately, because of safety and confidentiality issues, we can’t reach any of your information or file from this forum.

If you need help regarding this request, you can contact the CPAM’s English or French Advice Lines.

More information in the following topic: How to call the French Health Insurance Advice Lines?

Have a nice day.