Like every start of the month, new reforms will come into force in December, impacting the daily lives of 70 million French people. Here's an overview of what the last month of 2024 has in store for you.
As of 1is Decemberseveral changes are to be noted in several domains. On the agenda, reforms in terms of health and consultations, as well as on the Christmas bonus, where the dates are now announced.
Prices for consultations will change
According to public services (official website of the French administration), it has been announced and signed since June 2024, a increase prices of consultations medical services for children and adults from December. “Doctors are committed to taking on more assistants and therefore freeing up their time so that access to care improves in our country,” retorts Thomas Fatôme, general director of the national fund insurance disease.
Some figures
In fact, the price of a consultation classic today amounts to 26.50 euros, from December 22, 2024, the consultation will amount to 30 euros. A augmentation which concerns both general practitioners and specialist doctors. Consultations generalists for children, they will cost 35 euros, instead of 31.50 euros today.
And among the specialists?
Regarding consultations specializedappointments with the psychiatrist, neuropsychiatrist or neurologist, set at €51.70, will increase to €55 in December. THE gynecologist will go from €33.50 to €37 that same month. For seniors, consultations in geriatrics will increase from 31.50 to 37 euros, reaching 42 euros in July 2025.
To note
On the side of Health Insurance and complementary health, nothing changes. The insurance will cover 70% of the amount of the consultation and mutual insurance companies 30% following the increase in the price of consultations.
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The Christmas bonus: when, and for whom?
Like every year, several million French people benefit monetary assistance during the end-of-year holiday period. There prime Christmas will be paid between Friday December 13 and Monday December 16, 2024 for the most disadvantaged households. Announced by the Minister of Solidarity, Paul Christophe, this bonus remains an event awaited by approximately 2.3 millions of French.
The Christmas bonus will be paid if you received one of the following benefits for the month of November 2023 or December 2023:
° Active solidarity income (RSA)
°Specific solidarity allowance (ASS)
°Retirement equivalent allowance (AER)
If you think you are eligible, your application should be directed to the CAFon their site or in the premises.
