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As the government finalizes its plan for a single social allowance, Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou outlines the main points of this highly anticipated legislation. Announced for December, this reform aims to consolidate several benefits into a single payment and introduce a basic social income. But how will it actually work? And what consequences might it have for the households concerned? The first, now clearer, indications are beginning to emerge.
The government clarifies the details of the single social allowance
In an interview with La Tribune Dimanche , Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou presented a new stage in the project to establish a single social benefit. The bill, whose submission is still scheduled for December, would combine the active solidarity income (RSA), the activity bonus, and housing assistance into a single payment. The stated objective is to simplify the benefits system and improve its clarity for recipients.
The minister indicated that the bill would be presented to the Council of Ministers after a series of consultations with stakeholders, including several associations supporting low-income households. According to him, the reform would introduce the principle of a “reference social income” per household, without modifying existing systems. This basis would improve the clarity of information provided to households, particularly through a more transparent system .
A dedicated platform to access resources and assistance.
Jean-Pierre Farandou explained that each household would be able to find out its income level and the amount of aid it receives through a dedicated platform. However, he did not detail how this reference social income, which is separate from the reference tax income used in other administrative procedures, would be calculated.
Since February 1, 2024, a “net social amount” has already appeared on payslips and benefit statements. This serves as the basis for declarations to the CAF (Family Allowance Fund) for the activity bonus and the RSA (Active Solidarity Income). This amount differs from the “net taxable amount,” used for income tax withholding. The future platform would thus extend the clarification efforts undertaken by the government.
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