Good news! Payments of Christmas bonuses by Caf and Ple Emploi are coming. The minimum 152.45 euros that more than 2 million beneficiaries will receive will be paid from December 14. Point on the three dates keep in mind.
2.3 million households will receive the famous Christmas bonus from 14 December. This aid set up in 1998 represents a boost for the most fragile households before the end of year celebrations, explains the Minister of Solidarity.
December 14. Beneficiaries of the retirement equivalent allowance (AER), the specific solidarity allowance (ASS) or the specific training solidarity allowance (ASS-F), will receive a fixed Christmas bonus of 152.45 euros per Job Ple.
December 15. Beneficiaries of the Christmas bonus which will be paid by CAF or MSA will have to wait another day to receive it. For those who receive active solidarity income (RSA), the amount of the premium paid on December 15 will increase according to the composition of the household. It can reach 442.10 euros for a couple with 4 children for example.
Depending on bank delays, the sum may not appear on your account until 3 to 8 days later.
| Who? | How many? |
|---|---|
| For the RSA beneficiaries (premium paid by the CIF) | |
| isolated person | 152.45 |
| 2 persons (couple without children or single parent with 1 child) | 228.67 |
| 3 people (single parent with 2 children or couple with 1 child) | 274.41 |
| 4 people (single parent with 3 children) | 335.39 |
| 4 people (couple with 2 children) | 320.14 |
| 5 people (single parent with 4 children) | 396.37 |
| 5 people (couple with 3 children) | 381.12 |
| 6 persons (single parent with 5 children) | 457.35 |
| 6 persons (couple with 4 children) | 442.10 |
| Per additional person | + 60.98 |
| For beneficiaries SSA Where EAR (premium paid by Ple Employment) | |
| For all (single amount) | 152.45 |
Christmas bonus: a surprise payment from CAF in January 2023 for many beneficiaries
Not everyone will have their bonus before the end of the year holidays
RSA, ASS or AER recipients enrolled since december will also be entitled to the Christmas bonus but will have to wait a month before receiving it. On its website, CAF specified that the payment will only take place in January 2023.
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As a reminder, this aid is paid only once per household. There is no process to receive it unless CAF requests it. Make sure, however, that your personal information (RIB, family situation, etc.) is up to date on the CAF website in your personal space.