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On December 13, CAF will make an exceptional transfer. Nearly 2.2 million French people will be able to benefit from it. No action is necessary to receive this allowance. You just need to meet a few conditions. We take stock!
A CAF payment scheduled for December 13
This is a payment that millions of recipients expect at this time of year! Only a few days left and they will receive the Christmas bonus. Payment will be made on December 13, 2024. A welcome influx of money to prepare for the festivities!
The Christmas bonus will be granted by the Family Allowance Fund or the CAF. Like other allowances, this aims to support households with low income. Every household deserves to celebrate Christmas in good financial conditions! And the State is of the same opinion.
What do you need to do to qualify for this aid from CAF? Well, know that you don't have to take any steps to obtain the Christmas bonus. If you are eligible, you will receive it automatically on your account. So, what are the criteria to meet?
To have
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Eligibility conditions
Would you like to benefit from the Christmas bonus from CAF? To do this, you must meet a few conditions. In particular, you are entitled to the allowance if you receive the Active Solidarity Income (RSA). The same goes if you are unemployed.
However, not all unemployed people will receive the Christmas bonus on December 13, 2024. In fact, only some of them could qualify for it. This is particularly the case for those who affect theSpecific Solidarity Allowance (ASS) or theRetirement Equivalent Allowance (AER).
What about profiles who receive aid such as Aspa or ARE? If you are one of them, you could not unfortunately not benefit from the Christmas bonus. As we have just seen earlier, this aid from CAF is only intended to the poorest households.
For those who think they may be eligible for assistance, consider checking your banking details now. In case of mistakes, you could lose the allowance! Before December 13go to a CAF or France Travail agency.
How much is this aid from CAF?
The amount of the Christmas bonus has not changed since 2009. It is also the only aid from CAF which has not seen an increase. And this, despite the inflation that France has suffered in recent years. Currently, the value of this allowance amounts to 152,45 €.
To have
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If you are a beneficiary of RSA, the amount you receive depends on your family situation. For example, if you are a couple with 3 dependent children, your premium could be around 381,12 €. For more information, you can consult the CAF website.
