Healthcare

Monaco — Healthcare: Major Hospitals

Hospital care in Monaco is anchored by the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace (CHPG), the Principality's only public hospital, which provides comprehensive emergency, acute, and specialized inpatient services. Hospitalization costs are heavily subsidized under the CSM public health scheme, with the fund reimbursing up to 80% to 100% of standard treatment and accommodation rates. Certain personal comfort options — such as a private room, in-room telephone, or guest meals — are not covered and must be paid out-of-pocket or via private health plans. The state also coordinates closely with leading French university hospitals in Nice and Marseille for highly complex cases that cannot be accommodated locally.

Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace · Last verified 2026-07-17

Key Facts

  • The Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) is the central public healthcare facility in Monaco.
  • Public health insurance covers between 80% and 100% of standard hospital treatment costs.
  • Prior authorization from a CSM medical advisor is required for non-emergency planned hospitalizations.
  • A daily hospital fee (forfait journalier) is standard and typically covered by supplementary insurance.
  • Private clinic options exist, such as the Monaco Cardiothoracic Centre and the Elsan Private Clinic.
  • Emergency admissions do not require prior CSM approval and are processed immediately.
  • The CHPG is currently undergoing a massive multi-phase modernization and rebuilding project.

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