LIVE French TV attacked me about Americans moving to France

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French TV accused Americans of abusing the French healthcare system, and I know it's not true. Watch me defend Americans moving to France on LIVE French TV. https://richardhammondchambersborgnis.com/ ▶▶▶We'll help you move to France: https://bit.ly/47J7q3Q ▶▶▶Prefer a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard? https://bit.ly/4peF6fA Watch the full interview here: https://www.tf1.fr/lci/brunet-sans-filtre/videos/ce-nest-pas-gratuit-le-patron-de-french-connections-defend-les-americains-qui-vivent-en-france-pour-beneficier-de-la-secu-97541486.html I was a guest on French Television 1, better known as TF1, and what I thought was a chat about people wanting to move to France very quickly became an ambush. If you’ve seen headlines or TV debates claiming Americans are moving to France for “free” healthcare, I dispelled every myth they threw at me. In this breakdown, I stood up for Americans who are following the rules, paying in, and just want a better quality of life in France. Watch as I walk through each claim made on TV and actually break down what really happens when you apply for a French visa: the need for private health insurance before arrival, the 9% social contribution many US retirees already pay on their global income, and the reality that if your income is below roughly €23,500 a year you’re unlikely to qualify for a visa at all. I also explain the grey areas in the Franco–American tax treaty, why medication and doctor visits feel cheaper (without being “free”), and how new proposed laws aim to clarify contributions—not punish genuine retirees. Safe to say it got a little heated, but very quickly the media myths fall apart. Let me know what you think! 0:00 I was ambushed on French TV 0:27 The first myth 2:38 The second misconception 4:55 American retirees moving to France 6:51 French VISA requirements and private healthcare 7:44 Being pressed on how much money Americans earn 8:12 The Franco-American tax treaty 9:43 Suggesting that Americans are taking advantage of the French healthcare system 12:20 The "two types of Americans moving to France" 13:25 The French VISA system & health checks 16:18 The most important bit 👋 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 👉Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 70 | Life After Starting Over: https://youtu.be/oU4Bzdwewto Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhDMC-Njk0 Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchconnectionsHCB/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchConnectionsHCB/ Thank you for watching! 🌟 #MovingToFrance #LifeInFrance #AmericanExpat #RetireInFrance #AffordableLiving #FranceRelocation #FrenchConnectionsHCB #RuralFrance #ExpatStories #SimpleLifeFrance