The rate of non-use of social benefits contributes to poverty, much to the chagrin of the government. Recent studies by the Department of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (Drees) show that this rate exceeds 30% for certain types of social benefits.
This is the case, for example, of the RSA, where 34% of eligible people do not receive this benefit. This represents no less than 600,000 households in France who could receive 330 euros from CAF and who do not ask for it. The Family Allowance Fund (CAF) allocates this benefit to the most disadvantaged people.
How do I apply for this bonus?
The RSA, or active solidarity income, is accessible to people who are over 25, who live in France and who are French (or a citizen of the European Economic Area OR Switzerland OR have a valid residence permit since 5 years minimum) and who have monthly resources that do not exceed the ceilings in force.
Note that no age condition is required for pregnant women and people who have at least one dependent child. As for people under 25, they can benefit from it if they have worked two years out of the last three years. THE site CAF details the eligibility criteria for this aid.
? Your rights are recalculated in January 2023!
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A revaluation on April 1, 2023
Each year, depending on inflation, the government applies a revaluation of the lump sums that will be paid to people eligible for the active solidarity income (ex RMI). As of April 1, 2023, this was 5.6% compared to the previous year.
According to a study published by DREES in 2022, the amount which is not received by these 600,000 people would amount to an average of 330 euros per month “In total, the sums not paid due to the non-use of the RSA would reach 750 million eurosper quarter”, explains the organization.
The new RSA @ CAF amounts
The Family Allowance Fund also reviews the payment schedule each year. In 2023, each payment will take place on the 5th of the month (such as May 5, June 5, etc.) provided that this day is a working day. “Otherwise, the payment date is postponed to the nearest working day, just before or just after the 5th. However, the money will not be visible in the beneficiary’s account immediately. Everything will depend on the speed of your bank”. For example, August 5 was not working, the transfer will be made on August 4.
