what is the Christmas bonus, which will be paid this year from December 13? – Liberation

Usually, it is paid on December 15. But this year December 15 falls on a Sunday, and banking transactions do not take place over the weekend. The government has therefore decided to slightly anticipate the distribution of the Christmas bonus, as announced by the Minister of Solidarity, Paul Christophe, in an interview with West France published this Tuesday, November 19. “The transfer will be made on Friday December 13. The beneficiaries will see [la prime] in their bank account between December 14 and 16”he said. Libé explains to you what this aid consists of which benefits the most modest households.

Who is the Christmas bonus paid to?

In 2023, 2.3 million households in France will benefit from the Christmas bonus. This exceptional aid is paid under resource conditions by the CAF, the MSA or France Travail to French or foreign people who received active solidarity income (RSA), specific solidarity allowance (ASS) or retirement equivalent allowance (AER). Beneficiaries of the disabled adult allowance (AAH), however, are excluded, because the amount of their allowance exceeds the thresholds set for this bonus.

How much is the Christmas bonus?

For all beneficiaries, the Christmas bonus amounts to a minimum of 152.45 euros. But its amount varies depending on the composition of the household and the minima social perceived by those who touch it. Thus, it is increased for RSA recipients if they have children, up to 617.42 euros for a single parent with five dependent children. A bonus of 82.32 euros is then granted for each additional child for a single person, and 60.98 euros for couples (because only one Christmas bonus can be paid per household). For ASS and AER beneficiaries, on the other hand, the amount of the premium is set at 152.45 euros, regardless of their family situation.

152.45 euros minimum: this amount is the same as in 2023, despite the continued increase in prices in 2024. “The premium has never been indexed to inflation”defended Minister Paul Christophe in the columns of West France.

How to receive the Christmas bonus?

The Christmas bonus is paid automatically by the organizations responsible for its distribution: beneficiaries therefore do not have to take any action. Its amount is not taxable.