Occupational risk prevention will benefit from a welcome boost. On July 5, the Commission for Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases (CAT-MP) and the National Health Insurance Fund signed their goals and management agreement (COG) with the state for the current period from 2023 to 2028.
This document constitutes the roadmap for the next five years for the entire Health Insurance – Occupational Risks network, which consists of Carsat (Retirement and Occupational Health Insurance Funds), Cramif (Regional Health Insurance Fund of Île-de-France), CPAM (Primary Health Insurance Funds) , CGSS (General Social Security Funds) and regional directorates of medical services for social security organizations, INRS (National Institute for Research and Security) and Eurogip (a public interest group representing the sector and working on health and safety at work at European and international level ).
“This agreement is extended by one year compared to the originally planned period in order to have sufficient time to support the deployment of high-stakes programs and actions, in particular on the prevention of professional risks, supporting policyholders and the services offered to companies.”specifies the public body in a press release.
Job creation
Specifically, the convention allocates more resources to preventing professional risks. The budget framework has been validated by the various supervisory ministries and should be implemented gradually. “by the end of 2028”.
This will involve job creation in teams dedicated to professional risks within Carsat, Cramif and CGSS, as well as additional funding for INRS and Eurogip. Likewise, financial aid paid directly to companies to support them with their equipment or training will also increase.
Increased assistance against musculoskeletal problems and the risk of falls
Overall, AT-MP articulates its roadmap around four axes. First, an improvement in prevention to achieve a goal presented as “constant and prioritized”Exactly “fall in demand”.
Prevention programs on musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and chemical risks will continue, particularly through new personal support. Serious and fatal occupational accidents and falls are particularly targeted by Sygesikringen.
This will result in an increase of 120 million euros in 2028 in direct financial support to companies through the national fund for the prevention of accidents at work. The latter will complement the 150 million euros in annual support offered by the Investment Fund for the Prevention of Occupational Wear and tear, which in turn works to prevent ergonomic risks.
Strengthening business services
The second axis aims to improve access to the rights of employees and the self-employed by offering them better support. The effort will be particularly focused on the treatment times for employees who are exposed to accidents at work, travel or occupational diseases. The reporting procedures should also be simplified, while the use of the professional prevention account (C2P) will be expanded.
Third axis in the agreement on goals and means for Health Insurance – Professional risks: strengthening the offer of online services for companies via digital tools and the company account. “Customer listening systems will also be developed, as well as the capacity of the AT-MP department to deliver attentive service offerings adapted to the heterogeneity of the business landscape (VSEs, auditors, major accounts, etc.)”explains the organization.
A new IT system in 2028
Finally, he will guarantee his “basic services”In other words “ensure the branch’s financial balance as well as the quality and reliability of its management”. All public health insurance services are based on a national information system, which should benefit from changes by 2028 in order to provide it “greater achievement”.
