Health Check - Health Prevention Examination (HPE)

Verified 09 November 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

The Health Prevention Examination (HPE), formerly known as free health check-up, is aimed at people aged 16 and over. It is primarily intended for those who are far from the health system. This examination lasts approximately 2 hours and is personalized taking into account medical follow-up. The EPS is taken completely covered by the Health Insurance. We present you the information to know.

A health prevention exam may be offered if you are covered by the General Health Insurance Plan (CPAM).

FYI  

If you belong to a other health insurance scheme, in some cases, you can ask for the conditions to benefit from this exam. Ask your caisse for more information.

This exam is for all insured persons of 16 years and older and in priority to those who are far from the health system.

Example: you are considered to be far from the health system if you do not receive regular medical follow-up by a attending physician and that you make less use of preventive measures (vaccinations, M'T dents every year!...).

Health Rights

An agent informs you about your health rights.

He can accompany you in your steps.

Examples:

Questionnaires

You answer a medical questionnaire. Depending on your answers and the risk factors specific to your situation, laboratory tests and tests may be offered.

Examinations may vary depending on:

  • Elements of the medical questionnaire you completed
  • And risk factors specific to your situation.

The content of health examinations therefore varies according to age, sex and risk factors.

Examinations and screening actions

During this review, different actions can be company in particular :

  • Blood sampling
  • Urine analysis
  • Hearing test
  • Cardiopulmonary test.

This review includes the following times and points:

  • Care pathway
  • Interaction time with health professionals (example: dentist)
  • Information on various topics (examples: addictions, tobacco, overweight, obesity, physical activity)
  • Personalized advice
  • Ask questions to a medical team in complete confidentiality.

FYI  

The results are sent to you and your attending physician if you wish and have one.

The examination takes place in a health examination center (HEC).

Please note

Health examination centers are not health centers and do not provide medical care for patients.

The formalities depend on the scheme to which you belong:

General scheme (CPAM)

Your health insurance fund may invite you, at its initiative, to register for a health prevention exam.

If the caisse has not sent you this invitation, you can also contact yourself to apply for it:

Register for a Health Prevention Exam (CPAM)

You will receive a summons specifying the place, date and time of the examination.

Agricultural diet (MSA)

You can contact your caisse to apply for this exam.

Who shall I contact

Young people aged 16 to 17 may be accompanied by a legal representative (e.g. a parent).

If they wish to come alone, they come to the health examination center with the authorization document completed and signed by their legal representative. They receive this document by mail with the confirmation of their appointment.

Yes, it is necessary to come on an empty stomach, that is to say that you must not have eaten several hours before this exam. A snack will be offered on site.

In practice, the exam lasts about 2 hours.

This review is free.

The essentials on the course of a health prevention review

A multidisciplinary team is at your disposal: reception agent, doctor, dentist or nurse.

The examination takes place in a health examination center. A 1er interview is carried out by the agent to welcome you and take stock of your rights.

Then other interviews are held with different health professionals. They listen to you about what concerns you: tobacco, relationships with others, diet, emotional and sexual life, physical activity, medical examinations, well-being.

You can discuss possible tests according to your needs: breath, blood pressure, weight, hearing, blood test, oral examination, screening test.

After these interviews, you get a report, a link with the attending physician and guidance as needed.

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