The decree of 2 July 2024 carries out the annual upgrading of the solidarity income in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion and the municipalities of Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, under the same conditions as those of the specific solidarity allocation.

The monthly amount of solidarity income shall be increased to 598.73 € (previously 572,40 €).

What is the solidarity income?

The solidarity income is a social benefit introduced in 2001 for people aged 55 to 65, in the overseas departments and authorities. Paid under conditions of age and resources, this financial assistance is presented as an early retirement allowance.

The conditions for receiving the solidarity income are as follows:

• have benefited from the active solidarity income (SSA) continuously for at least 2 years;
• live in the following overseas territory or collectivity: Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Reunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon;
• be at least 55 years of age and less than 65 years of age;
• no longer pursuing a professional activity or a paid traineeship;
• not be in receipt of at least one of these other aids: the disabled adult allowance (AAH), the allowance for older employed or self-employed persons, the special allowance, the supplementary allowance from the old age or invalidity solidarity fund, the allowance for mothers, the invalidity pension of 2^e and 3^e categories, the full-rate retirement pension.

The amount of solidarity income

It varies according to resources and family status and can only be paid once per family.

Household income divided by 12 shall not exceed:

• €1,002.40 if you live alone;
• €1,575.20 if you live as a couple.

If your resources exceed the ceiling, the solidarity income is the difference between the ceiling and the monthly amount of your resources. The maximum amount that can be allocated is €598.73.

If you are eligible for the solidarity income, simply apply to your Family Allowance Fund.