3 RSA: change in the rules
From Wednesday January 1, to obtain the RSA (Active Solidarity Income), you will have to complete at least fifteen hours of training and integration activities each week.
People suffering from a disability or health problem and single parents of children under 12 years of age who do not have a childcare solution are exempt.
Furthermore, all RSA applicants will be automatically registered with France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi), which may deregister any applicant in the event of non-compliance with the employment contract. “As part of renewed support for RSA recipients, the State is planning an action plan which sets objectives for social and professional integration as well as support measures such as training, internships, etc. The duty of the beneficiary will be to strictly comply with the defined action plan,” indicates the Social Assistance website.
For people who are not yet beneficiaries of RSA but who will be in 2025, they will need to register on the France Travail website.
4 The price of gas on the rise, that of stamps too
On January 1, 2025, the price of a kWh of gas will increase by 2.33% for consumers using gas for cooking and for domestic hot water, going from €0.14135 to €0.14648. The increase will be 3.8% for consumers using gas for heating, going from €0.112 to €0.118.
The prices of mail and parcels will also increase by an average of 6.8% from January 1, 2025. The price of a green letter stamp will increase from €1.29 to 1.39%, per registered letter. of 20 g from 5.36% to 5.74%. “The prices for Colissimo sent by individuals will increase on average by 5.2%, all destinations combined (France and international)”, also indicates Service-Public. fr.
5 More meal vouchers in supermarkets
The temporary measure allowing all foodstuffs to be purchased with meal vouchers, whether or not they are immediately consumable, was voted by parliament in 2022 then extended until December 31, 2024. On November 20, the The National Assembly voted at first reading a bill allowing a further two-year extension, then suspended with censure against the Barnier government.
From January 1, it will therefore no longer be possible to purchase non-directly consumable products in supermarkets with meal vouchers, the ceiling of which will return, as in 2022, to €19 (€25 in 2024).
This return could only be temporary, the Senate having included the bill on its agenda for Wednesday January 15, when 5.4 million employees can benefit from meal vouchers.
6 New vaccination for infants and a medical examination for children aged 6
Meningococci are bacteria found in the throats and noses of many people that can be transmitted through the air or saliva. “Most often, meningococci do not cause specific illnesses, but in certain cases, they can cause very serious illnesses such as meningitis or septicaemia,” emphasizes the Ministry of Health. The latter also indicates that from January 1, 2025, “vaccination against meningococci B and ACWY in infants will be compulsory and required for entry into the community”.
Furthermore, in order to carry out a development assessment when entering preparatory courses (CP), children aged 6 will have to pass a compulsory medical examination from next year. “It is important to check that he does not have any difficulties or to identify them as early as possible,” indicates Ameli.fr, the Health Insurance website.
7 Screen time on the health record
The use of screens involves risks, which will be noted in the new health records. “There will be advice, follow-up measures. It is important to explain to parents, who are on the front line, the harmfulness of too long time in front of screens,” Geneviève Darrieussecq, the Minister of Health, declared on France Info last November, insisting on a too long time in front of screens which “desocializes children” by “locking them in their bubbles” at the risk of generating “psychological disorders and unhappiness”.
8 Reimbursed consultations with a psychologist, without prescription
An evolution in the “Mon Soutien Psy” system, created to meet growing mental health needs. From January 1, 2025, “you will be able to benefit from 12 psychological support sessions per year, without needing a prior prescription from your attending physician,” indicates the government site 1jeune1solution.
Any person who is anxious, depressed or suffering from mental distress (from the age of 3) will therefore be able to consult a psychologist without going to a general practitioner but by making an appointment directly with one of the psychologists approved by Health Insurance.
As a reminder, since Monday December 22, the price of a consultation with a general practitioner has increased to €30 (€26.50 previously).
9 The end of paper holiday vouchers for the train
The SNCF announced, in September, the end of payment in paper Holiday Checks for train tickets from January 1, 2025. To use them when purchasing tickets, you will need to convert your “Classic Holiday Checks” into a check. Connect holidays by going to the site https://leguide.ancv.com/ (services (exchanges) section), indicates the SNCF.
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