Fight against tax and social fraud

Sick leave established by telemedicine now more supervised

Publié le 30 juin 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

The Law of 25 June 2026 on the fight against social and tax fraud more strictly regulates work stoppages (including those prescribed by telemedicine). Public Service inform you.

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A healthcare professional cannot prescribe a sick leave of more than 3 days via a telemedicine consultation, outside the attending physician and referring midwife. The « Anti-Fraud Law » n°2026-534 of 25 June 2026 - and more particularly its article 49 - reinforces the measures already taken to combat social and tax fraud.

Since 27 June 2026:

  • the total duration of a work stoppage prescribed by telemedicine is limited to 3 days maximum (initial period + renewal) unless the renewal comes from the treating physician or if the patient is unable to consult a physician in person;
  • persons arrested must inform their primary health insurance fund (CPAM) if they change their address during their work stoppage (e.g. to go to a relative's house).

Please note

A work stoppage cannot be prescribed by means of a telemedicine procedure performed by a health professional who is primarily active abroad.

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