Like every month, several changes are expected for the month of May. We provide you with an update on the developments that will come into force tomorrow.
Last limit for registering on the electoral lists and voting in the European elections, increase in the doctor’s out-of-pocket costs, income declaration on a dedicated app, contribution of 100 euros to use the CPF: what awaits the French in May.
Final call for vote
To be able to vote in the European elections, you will obviously have to be registered on the electoral lists. For those who are not, it is still possible to complete the process online until Wednesday, May 1 at the latest. At the town hall, it is possible to register until Friday May 3. And then all that’s left to do is “block your Sunday June 9” to vote, recalls the Ministry of the Interior.
Two euros at the doctor
From May 15, the remaining cost for patients will increase from 1 to 2 euros for medical consultations. Faced with the deterioration of Social Security accounts, the government decided in January to make patients pay a little more, by increasing the portion not reimbursed by Health Insurance and supplementary health insurance, firstly on medicines (1 euro not reimbursed since March 31) and then radiology and biology consultations and examinations. Minors and pregnant women are not affected.
An app for taxes
For the first time, the French can, for “simple situations”, complete their 2023 income tax return on smartphones and tablets via the tax application. Furthermore, the income tax scale has been increased by 4.8% for 2023, after already 5.4% the previous year, a measure wanted by the government to protect the French against inflation. The declaration campaign extends until June 6 for certain departments
Gas prices
The Energy Regulatory Commission publishes a “benchmark sales price of natural gas” to help residential consumers compare offers, like every month since the disappearance of regulated prices in June 2023. For May 2024, in the GRDF zone, it amounts to 102.94 euros including tax for the annual subscription and 0.11 euro/kWh on average for cooking/hot water, and 257.18 euros for the subscription and 0.089 euro/kWh for heating. Compared to April, the benchmark price/MWh is up slightly, but it is down compared to June 2023.
MaPrimeRénov’ backpedal
From May 15, it will once again become possible to request MaPrimeRénov’ energy renovation assistance for simple work such as changing a window or insulating a roof. It will no longer be obligatory to associate them with a change of heating. Owners will no longer be required to carry out an energy performance diagnosis (EPD) to qualify for aid. The government began in January to refocus MaPrimeRénov’ on major, more efficient renovations, but postponed this measure until January 1, 2025 under pressure from building professionals.
One hundred euros for training
According to a draft decree, the user of a personal training account (CPF) will be obliged to pay the lump sum of 100 euros to benefit from training. This amount must be revalued each year. Job seekers must in particular be exempt. The draft decree provides for entry into force on May 1.
Professional contracts without premium
In accordance with a decree published in the Official Journal on Sunday, hiring assistance for work-study students on professionalization contracts is canceled from May 1 to reduce public finances. Until the end of the year, the one-off aid of 6,000 euros will therefore be reserved for the recruitment of apprentices in initial training. This measurement is not “not a good idea”protested the confederation of SMEs.
