This new development from Caf will make life easier to get benefits

2024-09-11 09:30:16

Thousands of beneficiaries will benefit from this change.

This is a change of interest for beneficiaries of financial assistance paid by the Family Assistance Fund, Caf. The organization that distributes, according to the conditions of the resources, additional funds to the families most in difficulty will introduce a new system to facilitate the processes. Development which is part of a general project to reduce the rate of non-use of social assistance.

According to statistics, one in three people without income does not apply for Solidarity Active Income (RSA), and half of the potential benefits of the activity bonus are not received. To correct this situation, Caf will change its approach and it will be easier to get RSA or activity bonus.

Until now, every three months, you must enter your personal space on the CAF website and declare the income you received during the last quarter. This is to be able to continue to receive the aforementioned help. For the activity bonus, it is necessary, each time, to take out your payslip to find out the exact amount. Easy action from October 1st.

In fact, using the same tax model, Caf will automatically fill out this form with the amounts sent by the management or employer. Please note, the figures mentioned will change compared to what is in force today: it will be necessary to enter the payment received 4, 3 and 2 months ago, compared to 3, 2 and months 1 before, until now. Therefore, at the beginning of October, it will be important to announce what is involved in July, July and August, to benefit from the RSA or the activity grant.

However, full prepayment does not automatically mean payment. The recipient must, each quarter, check the amounts entered and approve them to be able to see the money being paid into the account. “You must confirm your declaration otherwise your payments will be suspended pending your response,” Caf explained. Linternaute.

This test starts in October in four driving categories: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hérault, Aube and Alpes-Maritimes. This test phase should be temporary, and according to the reform schedule, all Cafs will receive this system from March 2025.

However, current beneficiaries of Caf assistance will be affected by this measure. People who have never received welfare before will not automatically receive this form to tell them if they are eligible for social benefits.