Information about the French Guiana Healthcare system and insurance system.

Since French Guiana is an overseas territory of France, it has a healthcare and insurance system integrated with the French social security system. This system applies to citizens living in French Guiana and foreigners legally working. Health care in French Guiana is generally provided free or at low cost. These services are financed by the social security system and public health insurance. Access to healthcare in French Guiana is generally provided through local health centers and hospitals. There are many health centers in the region and one serves in each settlement. In case of emergency, hospitals and emergency services provide service. In French Guiana, health insurance is provided by the social security system. This insurance system is mandatory for all citizens and legally working foreigners, and they are required to pay premiums depending on factors such as age and income. Insurance premiums are generally deducted from the employee's salary. Under health insurance, most medical services are fully or largely covered. These services include services such as doctor's examination, medications, hospital treatment, laboratory tests, dental treatment, glasses and contact lenses. The insurance system also includes social benefits such as maternity leave, sick leave and disability pension. The healthcare and insurance system in French Guiana generally operates parallel to the system implemented in the French mainland. Therefore, quality health services are provided and citizens' needs are met. However, due to the limited health infrastructure and services in the region, problems such as long waiting times and travel costs may sometimes occur.