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RSA: Applicant 25 years of age and older
Verified 01 March 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
You're oldat least 25 years and your resources are modest ? You can request under certain conditions the active solidarity income (SSA). It allows you to benefit from a minimum income and a vocational integration support programme. The application procedure for the RSA varies according to your insurance fund (CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund or MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society if you are dependent on the farm plan). We explain the process, your rights and your obligations.
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You're French
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years.
You must reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
To make your request, you must contact your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund and provide them with proof of your Last 3 months.
The following online service allows you to contact your Caf.
Family Allowances and Benefits - Situation Statement (Cf)
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You're a foreigner
Eligibility for the RSA depends on your nationality (European or foreigner of another country).
You're European
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years and that you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also fulfill at least one of the following conditions of stay:
- Have right of residence in France and have lived there for at least 3 months at the time of application
- Have had a declared job in France and be unemployed (enrolled in France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)) at the time of application
- Have declared work in France and be on sick leave at the time of application
- Have a declared job in France and be in vocational training at the time of application.
Warning
If you are in France looking for a job And if you stay there for that reason alone, you cannot benefit from the RSA.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You are a foreigner of another country
You can apply for the RSA if you are at least 25 years old and you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also fulfill at least one of the following conditions of stay:
- Have for at least 5 years a residence permit allowing to work in France (this condition is not applicable to persons of Algerian nationality)
- Have the resident card or an equivalent residence permit
- Have the refugee status
- Be recognized stateless person
- To be a beneficiary of the subsidiary protection.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
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You're French
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years.
You must reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
To make your request, you must contact your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund and provide them with proof of your Last 3 months.
The following online service allows you to contact your Caf.
Family Allowances and Benefits - Situation Statement (Cf)
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You're a foreigner
Eligibility for the RSA depends on your nationality (European or foreigner of another country).
You're European
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years and that you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also fulfill at least one of the following conditions of stay:
- Have right of residence in France and have lived there for at least 3 months at the time of application
- Have had a declared job in France and be unemployed (enrolled in France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)) at the time of application
- Have declared work in France and be on sick leave at the time of application
- Have a declared job in France and be in vocational training at the time of application.
Warning
If you are in France looking for a job And if you stay there for that reason alone, you cannot benefit from the RSA.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You are a foreigner of another country
You can apply for the RSA if you are at least 25 years old and you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also fulfill at least one of the following conditions of stay:
- Have for at least 5 years a residence permit allowing to work in France (this condition is not applicable to persons of Algerian nationality)
- Have the resident card or an equivalent residence permit
- Have the refugee status
- Be recognized stateless person
- To be a beneficiary of the subsidiary protection.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You can estimate your entitlements using the calculation simulator:
Estimate your right to the RSA (Caf)
Principle
The SSA amount shall be calculated taking into account:
- a lump sum, which varies depending on the composition of your household and the number of dependent children
- and the resources taken into account from your home.
Lump sum
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You live alone
The SSA amount for a single person is €635.71.
You live as a couple
Number of children/person dependant | Amount |
|---|---|
0 | €953.56 |
1 | €1,144.27 |
2 | €1,334.98 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 |
Single parent family
Number of children/person dependant | Single person | Lone parent |
|---|---|---|
0 (single pregnant woman) | - | €816.32 |
1 | €953.56 | €1,088.43 |
2 | €1,144.27 | €1,360.54 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 | €272.10 |
You are considered a single parent if you are a pregnant woman or if you have at least 1 child or 1 dependent and that you find yourself alone following a life event. This is the case, for example, if your spouse dies or if you separate.
You can then benefit from an increase in the amount of the RSA. This increase is also called increase.
The duration of this increase varies according to the date of occurrence of the event:
- If the event occurs after the 3-year age of the dependent child, the increase lasts 12 months and must be paid within 18 months of the date of the event. This type of event must be reported to your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund within 6 months of its occurrence.
- If the event occurs before the child's 3 years of age, the increase lasts until the child's 3 years of age.
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You live alone
The SSA amount for a single person is €635.71.
You live as a couple
Number of children/person dependant | Amount |
|---|---|
0 | €953.56 |
1 | €1,144.27 |
2 | €1,334.98 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 |
Single parent family
Number of children/person dependant | Single person | Lone parent |
|---|---|---|
0 (single pregnant woman) | - | €816.32 |
1 | €953.56 | €1,088.43 |
2 | €1,144.27 | €1,360.54 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 | €272.10 |
You are considered a single parent if you are a pregnant woman or if you have at least 1 child or 1 dependent and that you find yourself alone following a life event. This is the case, for example, if your spouse dies or if you separate.
You can then benefit from an increase in the amount of the RSA. This increase is also called increase.
The duration of this increase varies according to the date of occurrence of the event:
- If the event occurs after the 3-year age of the dependent child, the increase lasts 12 months and must be paid within 18 months of the date of the event. This type of event must be reported to your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund within 6 months of its occurrence.
- If the event occurs before the child's 3 years of age, the increase lasts until the child's 3 years of age.
Warning
These amounts are indicative data and may vary according to your personal situation. Use the simulator in order to obtain a more accurate estimate.
Resources taken into account
The amount of resources used shall be the monthly average of the resources received during the 3 months prior to your request.
Some resources (AREARE : Return-to-work assistance allowance, daily allowances, housing allowances, family benefits, investment income, etc.) shall be taken into account.
If you touch a housing aid or if you are hosted for free or proprietor of your accommodation, a lump sum is added to your resources. This package depends on the number of people in the household.
Number of persons at home | Accommodation Package |
|---|---|
1 | €76.28 |
2 | €152.57 |
3 or more | €188.80 |
Example :
For a couple with 2 dependent children receiving housing assistance and family allowances, the amount of the RSA is equal to €997.66 (€1,334.98 - €148.52 - €188.80).
If someone else pays your rent, you can receive a benefit that is assessed on a flat-rate basis. The amount of this package is deductible from the amount of the RSA, depending on your personal situation.
You must contact your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund to find out if you can claim the deduction.
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On the Internet
You can apply online:
On the spot
Depending on the department, you can submit your file on the spot.
You can make your request to your Cof, department services, CCASCCAS : Communal Social Action Center from your home (in some cases) or from an association authorized by the department.
In all cases, check with these organizations beforehand if they are competent to process your request.
You may be offered an appointment to proceed with the processing of your request.
You must fill out the cerfa form n°15481 and send it to your Cof.
The list of documents to be provided can be found on the last page of the forms:
By mail
You must fill out the forms cerfa n°15481 (or n°15482 if you are self-employed) and the cerfa n°14130 and send them to your Caf.
Application for RSA or Activity Premium
RSA - Additional application for a young person under 25 years of age
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On the Internet
You can apply online:
On the spot
Depending on the department, you can submit your file on the spot.
You can make your request to your Cof, department services, CCASCCAS : Communal Social Action Center from your home (in some cases) or from an association authorized by the department.
In all cases, check with these organizations beforehand if they are competent to process your request.
You may be offered an appointment to proceed with the processing of your request.
You must fill out the cerfa form n°15481 and send it to your Cof.
The list of documents to be provided can be found on the last page of the forms:
By mail
You must fill out the forms cerfa n°15481 (or n°15482 if you are self-employed) and the cerfa n°14130 and send them to your Caf.
Application for RSA or Activity Premium
RSA - Additional application for a young person under 25 years of age
After examination of your file and favorable opinion by the services of the Caf, you receive a notification allocation for a period of 3 months.
To challenge an RSA decision (denial of award, challenge of award amount, etc.), you must follow these steps:
- Prior appeal to the president of the department preferably by registered post with notice of receipt (your letter must indicate the subject of the dispute and you must attach the contested decision)
- In case of failure, mandatory mediation before the Defender of Rights
- If the Ombudsman's mediation fails, appeal to the court administrative tribunal.
You have the right to professional or social support.
The department's services should direct you to the most appropriate support for your situation:
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You can work
If you can immediately resume a job, you are referred to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or another placement agency (for example: a job center).
If your household resources are, on average, less than €500 per month, you have to look for a job.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (advisor France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or advisor on vocational integration) in charge of your support.
You must periodically develop and update your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) with him.
If you are referred to a placement agency other than France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi), you must conclude, under 1 month a contract with the department, specifying the following information:
- Nature and characteristics of the job you are looking for
- Job-search acts that you undertake to carry out
- Actions that the investment firm undertakes to implement
You may not refuse more than 2 reasonable job offers defined in your PPAE.
You can't work
If you cannot immediately return to a job (housing or health problems), you are referred to the department's social services or to an integration agency.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (a social worker) responsible for your support.
You may be referred to the department’s social services or an integration agency.
In this case, you must conclude with the department services, under 2 months, a contract which determines your obligations with regard to professional integration.
If you have not been redirected to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) (or another placement agency) after a period of 6 months to 1 year, your situation is examined by the department's services.
Your insertion contract can be revised.
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You can work
If you can immediately resume a job, you are referred to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or another placement agency (for example: a job center).
If your household resources are, on average, less than €500 per month, you have to look for a job.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (advisor France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or advisor on vocational integration) in charge of your support.
You must periodically develop and update your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) with him.
If you are referred to a placement agency other than France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi), you must conclude, under 1 month a contract with the department, specifying the following information:
- Nature and characteristics of the job you are looking for
- Job-search acts that you undertake to carry out
- Actions that the investment firm undertakes to implement
You may not refuse more than 2 reasonable job offers defined in your PPAE.
You can't work
If you cannot immediately return to a job (housing or health problems), you are referred to the department's social services or to an integration agency.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (a social worker) responsible for your support.
You may be referred to the department’s social services or an integration agency.
In this case, you must conclude with the department services, under 2 months, a contract which determines your obligations with regard to professional integration.
If you have not been redirected to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) (or another placement agency) after a period of 6 months to 1 year, your situation is examined by the department's services.
Your insertion contract can be revised.
Since january 2025, SSA beneficiaries are enrolled in France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi).
This listing is obligatory and automaticHowever, there is no action to be taken.
Registration for France Travail has no impact on the payment of the RSA.
You should continue to file your quarterly income tax return with the FCA indicating any changes in circumstances that could impact your SSA payment.
You must sign a contract of employment including an action plan specifying your objectives for social and professional integration.
It is the employment contract that will determine the level of intensity of support for each person and the number of hours of weekly activity that must be completed by the jobseeker.
As part of this, RSA beneficiaries are expected to work 15 to 20 hours per week.
These 15 to 20 hours of activity can include the following:
- Immersion in company to refine your professional project
- of obtaining a driving license
- taking steps to access rights
- participation in activities in the voluntary sector.
Please note
Some SSA beneficiaries may benefit from a reduction in the number of hours to be worked if they are facing difficulties in their personal and family life (disability, single parent disability of a child under 12).
FYI
The President of the Departmental Council may decide to suspend, in whole or in part and for a period which he shall determine, the payment of the active solidarity income where, without legitimate reason, the beneficiary: refuses to draw up or update the contract of employment or fails to comply with all or part of the obligations set out in that contract.
The RSA is paid to you from 1er the day of the month in which you filed your application.
It is paid monthly (for example, the March SSA is paid in April).
The RSA is not taxable.
FYI
The RSA is not taxable.
Since 1er march 2025, your quarterly online resource report is evolving.
Now your wages, replacement earnings or other benefits (unemployment, pensions, pensions, sick leave, etc.) are pre-filled net social amount for your entire hearth.
You must review your pre-filled resources, validate them and, if necessary, complete your return with your other resources collected over the period (child support for example).
With pre-fill, the calculation of RSA entitlements is based on resources from months M-2 to M-4, and no longer on those of months M-1 to M-3. For example, for the March 2025 statement, the pre-filled resources are those for November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025.
You can check your pre-filled declaration of resources on the Caf website:
RSA - Verify your quarterly pre-filled return
For more information on the pre-filled declaration of resources, you can contact your local credit union.
Warning
In the event of a change of residence, family or professional situation, you must inform your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund. If you no longer qualify for the SSA, the payment ceases from 1er the day of the month when you no longer fill them out.
You must inform your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund in the event of a change of family situation or in the event of a change of residence.
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Change in family situation
In the event of a change of residence, family or professional situation, you must inform your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund.
If you no longer qualify for the SSA, the payment ceases from 1er the day of the month when you no longer fill them out.
You must quickly declare your change of situation.
Family Allowances and Benefits - Situation Statement (Cf)
FYI
if you have just married, you can enjoy new rights. Inquire with your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
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Change in family situation
In the event of a change of residence, family or professional situation, you must inform your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund.
If you no longer qualify for the SSA, the payment ceases from 1er the day of the month when you no longer fill them out.
You must quickly declare your change of situation.
Family Allowances and Benefits - Situation Statement (Cf)
FYI
if you have just married, you can enjoy new rights. Inquire with your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
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In case of non-compliance with your obligations
Department departments may decide to reduce your RSARSA : Income from active solidarity, if you are:
- For your own good and without any legitimate reason, your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) or your contract of reciprocal commitments are not established within the time limits laid down or are not renewed
- You do not comply, without legitimate reason, with the provisions set out in your PPAE or your contract of reciprocal commitments
- You are removed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) from the list of jobseekers
- You refuse to submit to the planned controls.
You are then invited to present your observations to a multidisciplinary team with the person of your choice.
This team is made up in particular of France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) staff, representatives of the departments, professionals of social and professional integration (for example, social assistant).
The reduction in the SSA can only take place after your comments have been submitted.
The department may decide to resume the payment of the RSA from the date of conclusion of the PPAE or one of the contracts of employment.
On 1re penalty, the amount of your RSA can be reduced up to 80% for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of subsequent sanctions, the percentage reduction is fixed by the department's departments for 1 to 4 months.
However, the reduction may not exceed 50%, in the 2 cases, if your home includes people other than yourself.
At the end of a reduction period, department departments may remove you from the list of SSA recipients.
In case of hospitalization
The amount of your RSA is reduced by 50% if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You are hospitalized in a health care facility for more than 60 days
- You are covered by health insurance
- You don't live in pairs or you don't have a dependent.
If you are pregnant, this reduction does not apply.
This reduction takes effect on 2e Quarterly review of your RSA after your hospitalization begins.
In case of imprisonment
Your RSA is suspended effective 2e quarterly review after you start incarceration if you meet the following 2 conditions:
- You are incarcerated for more than 60 days
- You don't live in pairs and you have no dependants
If you live as a couple or have a dependent, their entitlement to the SSA is reviewed. You are no longer considered a member of the household.
Payment of the SSA shall resume as from 1er the day of the month in which your incarceration ends.
You are not affected by this suspension if you have one or more dependent children.
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In case of non-compliance with your obligations
Department departments may decide to reduce your RSARSA : Income from active solidarity, if you are:
- For your own good and without any legitimate reason, your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) or your contract of reciprocal commitments are not established within the time limits laid down or are not renewed
- You do not comply, without legitimate reason, with the provisions set out in your PPAE or your contract of reciprocal commitments
- You are removed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) from the list of jobseekers
- You refuse to submit to the planned controls.
You are then invited to present your observations to a multidisciplinary team with the person of your choice.
This team is made up in particular of France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) staff, representatives of the departments, professionals of social and professional integration (for example, social assistant).
The reduction in the SSA can only take place after your comments have been submitted.
The department may decide to resume the payment of the RSA from the date of conclusion of the PPAE or one of the contracts of employment.
On 1re penalty, the amount of your RSA can be reduced up to 80% for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of subsequent sanctions, the percentage reduction is fixed by the department's departments for 1 to 4 months.
However, the reduction may not exceed 50%, in the 2 cases, if your home includes people other than yourself.
At the end of a reduction period, department departments may remove you from the list of SSA recipients.
In case of hospitalization
The amount of your RSA is reduced by 50% if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You are hospitalized in a health care facility for more than 60 days
- You are covered by health insurance
- You don't live in pairs or you don't have a dependent.
If you are pregnant, this reduction does not apply.
This reduction takes effect on 2e Quarterly review of your RSA after your hospitalization begins.
In case of imprisonment
Your RSA is suspended effective 2e quarterly review after you start incarceration if you meet the following 2 conditions:
- You are incarcerated for more than 60 days
- You don't live in pairs and you have no dependants
If you live as a couple or have a dependent, their entitlement to the SSA is reviewed. You are no longer considered a member of the household.
Payment of the SSA shall resume as from 1er the day of the month in which your incarceration ends.
You are not affected by this suspension if you have one or more dependent children.
In case of overpayment
When you have received an overpayment from RSA, your CFOC may ask you to repay it for 2 years.
The overpayment is recovered by deductions from the future RSA.
If you are no longer collecting the SSA, the refund of amounts wrongly collected is done by one of the following methods:
- Withholding from future monthly payments (family benefits, disabled adult allowance, housing allowances)
- Transfer to the account of the Caf
- Check payable to Mr. Caf's accounting officer
- Mandate to the Postal Bank on the account number of your Cf or in cash
Deductions are based on the composition of your home, your resources and your housing expenses.
Below €77However, the money wrongly collected is not recovered.
FYI
You can send a letter to your CAF's friendly appeal board requesting debt forgiveness.
In case of uncollected RSA allocations
If you have not received all of the RSA benefits you were entitled to, you can claim them from the CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund for 2 years.
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You're French
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years.
You must reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You're a foreigner
The eligibility requirements for the RSA depend on your nationality (you are European or foreigner of another country).
You're European
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years and that you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Have right of residence in France and have lived there for at least 3 months at the time of application
- Have had a declared job in France and be unemployed (enrolled in France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)) at the time of application
- Have declared work in France and be on sick leave at the time of application
- Have a declared job in France and be in vocational training at the time of application
Warning
if you are in France looking for a job And if you stay there for that reason alone, you cannot benefit from the RSA.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You are a foreigner of another country
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years and that you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Have for at least 5 years a residence permit allowing to work in France (this condition is not applicable to persons of Algerian nationality)
- Have the resident card or an equivalent residence permit
- Have the refugee status
- Be recognized stateless person
- To be a beneficiary of the subsidiary protection
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
You must contact your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund and provide them with proof of your Last 3 months.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
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You're European
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years and that you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Have right of residence in France and have lived there for at least 3 months at the time of application
- Have had a declared job in France and be unemployed (enrolled in France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)) at the time of application
- Have declared work in France and be on sick leave at the time of application
- Have a declared job in France and be in vocational training at the time of application
Warning
if you are in France looking for a job And if you stay there for that reason alone, you cannot benefit from the RSA.
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You are a foreigner of another country
You can apply for the RSA if you are aged at least minus 25 years and that you reside in France in a stable and effective manner.
You must also meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Have for at least 5 years a residence permit allowing to work in France (this condition is not applicable to persons of Algerian nationality)
- Have the resident card or an equivalent residence permit
- Have the refugee status
- Be recognized stateless person
- To be a beneficiary of the subsidiary protection
There is no maximum age for the SSA.
However, as of the statutory minimum retirement age, other benefits may be assigned to you.
You must contact your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund and provide them with proof of your Last 3 months.
If you are an unpaid company student, student or intern, you cannot collect the SSA.
The only exception is if you are single parent If you are a student, student or unpaid company intern, you may be eligible for the SSA under certain conditions.
Please note
You are not eligible for the RSA if you are on parental leave (total or partial), in sabbatical leave, in unpaid leave or availability.
You can estimate your entitlements using the calculation simulator:
Principle
The SSA amount shall be calculated taking into account:
- a lump sum that varies depending on the composition of your household and the number of dependent children
- and the resources taken into account from your home.
Lump sum
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You live alone
The SSA amount for a single person is €635.71.
You live as a couple
Number of children/person dependant | Amount |
|---|---|
0 | €953.56 |
1 | €1,144.27 |
2 | €1,334.98 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 |
Single parent family
Number of children/person dependant | Single person | Lone parent |
|---|---|---|
0 (single pregnant woman) | - | €816.32 |
1 | €953.56 | €1,088.43 |
2 | €1,144.27 | €1,360.54 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 | €272.10 |
You are considered a single parent if you are a pregnant woman or if you have at least 1 child or 1 dependent and that you find yourself alone following a life event. This is the case, for example, if your spouse dies or if you separate.
You can then benefit from an increase in the amount of the RSA. This increase is also called increase.
The duration of this increase varies according to the date of occurrence of the event:
- If the event occurs after the 3-year age of the dependent child, the increase lasts 12 months and must be paid within 18 months of the date of the event. This type of event must be reported to your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund within 6 months of its occurrence.
- If the event occurs before the child's 3 years of age, the increase lasts until the child's 3 years of age.
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You live alone
The SSA amount for a single person is €635.71.
You live as a couple
Number of children/person dependant | Amount |
|---|---|
0 | €953.56 |
1 | €1,144.27 |
2 | €1,334.98 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 |
Single parent family
Number of children/person dependant | Single person | Lone parent |
|---|---|---|
0 (single pregnant woman) | - | €816.32 |
1 | €953.56 | €1,088.43 |
2 | €1,144.27 | €1,360.54 |
Per additional child or dependent | €254.28 | €272.10 |
You are considered a single parent if you are a pregnant woman or if you have at least 1 child or 1 dependent and that you find yourself alone following a life event. This is the case, for example, if your spouse dies or if you separate.
You can then benefit from an increase in the amount of the RSA. This increase is also called increase.
The duration of this increase varies according to the date of occurrence of the event:
- If the event occurs after the 3-year age of the dependent child, the increase lasts 12 months and must be paid within 18 months of the date of the event. This type of event must be reported to your CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund within 6 months of its occurrence.
- If the event occurs before the child's 3 years of age, the increase lasts until the child's 3 years of age.
Warning
These amounts are indicative data and may vary according to your personal situation. Use the simulator in order to obtain a more accurate estimate.
Resources taken into account
The amount of resources used shall be the monthly average of the resources received during the 3 months prior to your request.
Some resources (AREARE : Return-to-work assistance allowance, daily allowances, housing allowances, family benefits, investment income, etc.) shall be taken into account.
If you touch a housing aid or if you are hosted for free or proprietor of your accommodation, a lump sum is added to your resources. This package depends on the number of people in the household.
Number of persons at home | Accommodation Package |
|---|---|
1 | €76.28 |
2 | €152.57 |
3 or more | €188.80 |
Example :
For a couple with 2 dependent children receiving housing assistance and family allowances, the amount of the RSA is equal to €997.66 (€1,334.98 - €148.52 - €188.80).
If someone else pays your rent, you receive a benefit that is assessed on a lump sum basis. The amount of this package is deductible from the amount of the RSA.
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On the Internet
You can make your request on the internet:
On the spot
You can make your request to the MSA, department services, CCASCCAS : Communal Social Action Center from your home (in some cases) or from an association authorized by the department.
In all cases, check with these organizations beforehand if they are competent to process your request.
Depending on the department, you can drop off your file on site or send it by mail.
You may be offered an appointment to proceed with the processing of your request.
You must fill out the forms cerfa n°15481 (or n°15482 if you are self-employed) and cerfa n°14130.
The list of documents to be provided is on the last page of the form.
Application for RSA or Activity Premium
RSA - Additional application for a young person under 25 years of age
By mail
You must complete the forms cerfa n°15481 (or n°15482 if you are self-employed) and cerfa n°14130 and send them to the MSA.
Application for RSA or Activity Premium
RSA - Additional application for a young person under 25 years of age
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On the Internet
You can make your request on the internet:
On the spot
You can make your request to the MSA, department services, CCASCCAS : Communal Social Action Center from your home (in some cases) or from an association authorized by the department.
In all cases, check with these organizations beforehand if they are competent to process your request.
Depending on the department, you can drop off your file on site or send it by mail.
You may be offered an appointment to proceed with the processing of your request.
You must fill out the forms cerfa n°15481 (or n°15482 if you are self-employed) and cerfa n°14130.
The list of documents to be provided is on the last page of the form.
Application for RSA or Activity Premium
RSA - Additional application for a young person under 25 years of age
By mail
You must complete the forms cerfa n°15481 (or n°15482 if you are self-employed) and cerfa n°14130 and send them to the MSA.
Application for RSA or Activity Premium
RSA - Additional application for a young person under 25 years of age
After having examined your file and received a favorable opinion from the MSA, you will receive a notification allocation for a period of 3 months.
The qualifying period is the quarter before you receive the SSA.
To challenge an RSA decision (denial of award, challenge of award amount, etc.), you must follow these steps:
- Prior appeal to the president of the department preferably by registered post with notice of receipt (your letter must indicate the subject of the dispute and you must attach the contested decision)
- Mandatory mediation before the Defender of Rights in case of failure
- Actions before the Court of Justice administrative tribunal
You have the right to professional or social support.
The department's services should direct you to the most appropriate support for your situation:
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You can work
If you can immediately resume a job, you are referred to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or another placement agency (for example: a job center).
If your household resources are, on average, less than €500 per month, you have to look for a job.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (advisor France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or advisor on vocational integration) in charge of your support.
You must periodically develop and update your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) with him.
If you are referred to a placement agency other than France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi), you must conclude, under 1 month a contract with the department, specifying the following information:
- Nature and characteristics of the job you are looking for
- Job-search acts that you undertake to carry out
- Actions that the investment firm undertakes to implement
You may not refuse more than 2 reasonable job offers defined in your PPAE.
You can't work
If you cannot immediately return to a job (housing or health problems), you are referred to the department's social services or to an integration agency.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (a social worker) responsible for your support.
You may be referred to the department’s social services or an integration agency.
In this case, you must conclude with the department services, under 2 months, a contract which determines your obligations with regard to professional integration.
If you have not been redirected to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) (or another placement agency) after a period of 6 months to 1 year, your situation is examined by the department's services.
Your insertion contract can be revised.
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You can work
If you can immediately resume a job, you are referred to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or another placement agency (for example: a job center).
If your household resources are, on average, less than €500 per month, you have to look for a job.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (advisor France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) or advisor on vocational integration) in charge of your support.
You must periodically develop and update your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) with him.
If you are referred to a placement agency other than France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi), you must conclude, under 1 month a contract with the department, specifying the following information:
- Nature and characteristics of the job you are looking for
- Job-search acts that you undertake to carry out
- Actions that the investment firm undertakes to implement
You may not refuse more than 2 reasonable job offers defined in your PPAE.
You can't work
If you cannot immediately return to a job (housing or health problems), you are referred to the department's social services or to an integration agency.
The organization to which you are referred is a sole referent (a social worker) responsible for your support.
You may be referred to the department’s social services or an integration agency.
In this case, you must conclude with the department services, under 2 months, a contract which determines your obligations with regard to professional integration.
If you have not been redirected to France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) (or another placement agency) after a period of 6 months to 1 year, your situation is examined by the department's services.
Your insertion contract can be revised.
Since january 2025, SSA beneficiaries are enrolled in France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi).
This listing is obligatory and automaticHowever, there is no action to be taken.
Registration for France Travail has no impact on the payment of the RSA.
You should continue to file your quarterly income tax return with the FCA indicating any changes in circumstances that could impact your SSA payment.
You must sign a contract of employment including an action plan specifying your objectives for social and professional integration.
It is the employment contract that will determine the level of intensity of support for each person and the number of hours of weekly activity that must be completed by the jobseeker.
As part of this, RSA beneficiaries are expected to work 15 to 20 hours per week.
These 15 to 20 hours of activity can include the following:
- Immersion in company to refine your professional project
- of obtaining a driving license
- taking steps to access rights
- participation in activities in the voluntary sector.
Please note
Some SSA beneficiaries may benefit from a reduction in the number of hours to be worked if they are facing difficulties in their personal and family life (disability, single parent disability of a child under 12).
FYI
The President of the Departmental Council may decide to suspend, in whole or in part and for a period which he shall determine, the payment of the active solidarity income where, without legitimate reason, the beneficiary: refuses to draw up or update the contract of employment or fails to comply with all or part of the obligations set out in that contract.
The RSA is paid to you from 1er the day of the month in which you filed your application.
It is paid monthly (for example, the March SSA is paid in April).
The RSA is not taxable.
Every quarter, you have to declare your resources.
The rules differ depending on your home department:
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Departments of Alpes-Maritimes, Aube, Hérault, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Vendée
Online
RSA - Verify your quarterly pre-filled return
Please note
From 1er october 2024 and until 1er march 2025 and experimentally, your quarterly online reporting of resources is evolving. From now on, your wages, replacement income or other benefits (unemployment, pensions, pensions, sick leave, etc.) are pre-filled in net social amount for your entire life. hearth. All you have to do is look at your pre-filled resources, validate them and, if necessary, complete your return with your other resources collected over the period (child support for example).
The 3 months of resources you have to report change. For example, in October 2024, you will have to report resources paid for June, July and August 2024 (instead of July, August and September), and so on. Then in January 2025, you will have to report the resources collected for the months of September, October and November 2024. To help you, the months to fill in will be indicated in your return.
By mail
You must fill out the cerfa form n°14129 and send it to the MSA.
Other Departments
By mail
You must fill out the cerfa form n°14129 and send it to the MSA.
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Departments of Alpes-Maritimes, Aube, Hérault, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Vendée
Online
RSA - Verify your quarterly pre-filled return
Please note
From 1er october 2024 and until 1er march 2025 and experimentally, your quarterly online reporting of resources is evolving. From now on, your wages, replacement income or other benefits (unemployment, pensions, pensions, sick leave, etc.) are pre-filled in net social amount for your entire life. hearth. All you have to do is look at your pre-filled resources, validate them and, if necessary, complete your return with your other resources collected over the period (child support for example).
The 3 months of resources you have to report change. For example, in October 2024, you will have to report resources paid for June, July and August 2024 (instead of July, August and September), and so on. Then in January 2025, you will have to report the resources collected for the months of September, October and November 2024. To help you, the months to fill in will be indicated in your return.
By mail
You must fill out the cerfa form n°14129 and send it to the MSA.
Other Departments
By mail
You must fill out the cerfa form n°14129 and send it to the MSA.
In case of a change of residence, family situation or professional situation, you must promptly inform the MSA. If you no longer qualify for the SSA, the payment ceases from 1er the day of the month when you no longer fill them out.
Please note
No later than 1er september 2025, the quarterly income statement of recipients of MSA funds will be pre-filled. Each beneficiary will have to check, complete if necessary his declaration and validate it.
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Change in family situation
In case of change of residence, family situation or professional situation, you must inform the MSA.
If you no longer qualify for the SSA, the payment ceases from 1er the day of the month when you no longer fill them out.
You must quickly declare your change of situation.
FYI
if you have just married, you can enjoy new rights. Inquire with the MSA.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
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Change in family situation
In case of change of residence, family situation or professional situation, you must inform the MSA.
If you no longer qualify for the SSA, the payment ceases from 1er the day of the month when you no longer fill them out.
You must quickly declare your change of situation.
FYI
if you have just married, you can enjoy new rights. Inquire with the MSA.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
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In case of non-compliance with your obligations
Department departments may decide to reduce your RSARSA : Income from active solidarity, if you are:
- For your own good and without any legitimate reason, your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) or your contract of reciprocal commitments are not established within the time limits laid down or are not renewed
- You do not comply, without legitimate reason, with the provisions set out in your PPAE or your contract of reciprocal commitments
- You are removed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) from the list of jobseekers
- You refuse to submit to the planned controls.
You are then invited to present your observations to a multidisciplinary team with the person of your choice.
This team is made up in particular of France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) staff, representatives of the departments, professionals of social and professional integration (for example, social assistant).
The reduction in the SSA can only take place after your comments have been submitted.
The department may decide to resume the payment of the RSA from the date of conclusion of the PPAE or one of the contracts of employment.
On 1re penalty, the amount of your RSA can be reduced up to 80% for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of subsequent sanctions, the percentage reduction is fixed by the department's departments for 1 to 4 months.
However, the reduction may not exceed 50%, in the 2 cases, if your home includes people other than yourself.
At the end of a reduction period, department departments may remove you from the list of SSA recipients.
In case of hospitalization
The amount of your RSA is reduced by 50% if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You are hospitalized in a health care facility for more than 60 days
- You are covered by health insurance
- You don't live in pairs or you don't have a dependent.
If you are pregnant, this reduction does not apply.
This reduction takes effect on 2e Quarterly review of your RSA after your hospitalization begins.
In case of imprisonment
Your RSA is suspended effective 2e quarterly review after you start incarceration if you meet the following 2 conditions:
- You are incarcerated for more than 60 days
- You don't live in pairs and you have no dependants
If you live as a couple or have a dependent, their entitlement to the SSA is reviewed. You are no longer considered a member of the household.
Payment of the SSA shall resume as from 1er the day of the month in which your incarceration ends.
You are not affected by this suspension if you have one or more dependent children.
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In case of non-compliance with your obligations
Department departments may decide to reduce your RSARSA : Income from active solidarity, if you are:
- For your own good and without any legitimate reason, your personalized project for access to employment (PPAE) or your contract of reciprocal commitments are not established within the time limits laid down or are not renewed
- You do not comply, without legitimate reason, with the provisions set out in your PPAE or your contract of reciprocal commitments
- You are removed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) from the list of jobseekers
- You refuse to submit to the planned controls.
You are then invited to present your observations to a multidisciplinary team with the person of your choice.
This team is made up in particular of France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) staff, representatives of the departments, professionals of social and professional integration (for example, social assistant).
The reduction in the SSA can only take place after your comments have been submitted.
The department may decide to resume the payment of the RSA from the date of conclusion of the PPAE or one of the contracts of employment.
On 1re penalty, the amount of your RSA can be reduced up to 80% for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of subsequent sanctions, the percentage reduction is fixed by the department's departments for 1 to 4 months.
However, the reduction may not exceed 50%, in the 2 cases, if your home includes people other than yourself.
At the end of a reduction period, department departments may remove you from the list of SSA recipients.
In case of hospitalization
The amount of your RSA is reduced by 50% if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You are hospitalized in a health care facility for more than 60 days
- You are covered by health insurance
- You don't live in pairs or you don't have a dependent.
If you are pregnant, this reduction does not apply.
This reduction takes effect on 2e Quarterly review of your RSA after your hospitalization begins.
In case of imprisonment
Your RSA is suspended effective 2e quarterly review after you start incarceration if you meet the following 2 conditions:
- You are incarcerated for more than 60 days
- You don't live in pairs and you have no dependants
If you live as a couple or have a dependent, their entitlement to the SSA is reviewed. You are no longer considered a member of the household.
Payment of the SSA shall resume as from 1er the day of the month in which your incarceration ends.
You are not affected by this suspension if you have one or more dependent children.
In case of overpayment
When you have received an overpayment from RSA, the MSA may ask you to repay it for 2 years.
The overpayment is recovered by deductions from the future RSA.
If you are no longer collecting the SSA, the refund of amounts wrongly collected is done by one of the following methods:
- Withholding from future monthly payments (family benefits, disabled adult allowance, housing allowances)
- Transfer to MSA account
- Check payable to Mr. MSA accounting officer
- Mandate to the Postal Bank on the MSA account number or in cash
Deductions are based on the composition of your home, your resources and your housing expenses.
Below €77However, the money wrongly collected is not recovered.
FYI
You can send a letter to your Cfa's Amicable Appeals Board requesting debt forgiveness.
In case of uncollected RSA allocations
When all the RSA allowances you were entitled to have not been paid to you, you can claim payment from the MSA for 2 years.
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