New Agency Management Of A1 Certificates

Key Points

• The responsibility of A1 certificates of coverage issuance will be transferred and managed by a new agency 
• The issuance of A1 certificates of coverage will be automated beginning 1 Jan. 2022 

Overview

The government of France has transferred responsibility for the issuance of A1 certificates of coverage for foreign national workers from the French National Health Insurance Administration to Urssaf Caisse Nationale beginning 1 Jan. 2022. Certificates of coverage generally provide certain exemptions to foreign national workers posted in another country. For example, exempting foreign nationals from social security taxes under certain conditions in the state in which they are working or temporarily posted.