what will happen from December 1st on the wallet side?

The month of December 2020 is coming. Accompanied by a cold snap, but also by a lot of financial changes …

D-24 before Christmas. While waiting for the meal which, we hope, will be as convivial as possible, December 1 announces some daily changes to be taken into account. Overview of the novelties impacting the wallet of the French.

# 1 the Christmas bonus

Between December 11 and 14, a Christmas bonus will be paid by CAF and MSA. For who ? All beneficiaries of the specific solidarity allowance (ASS), the retirement equivalent allowance (AER), the monthly lump-sum return to work bonus and the active solidarity income (RSA). Its base is set at 152.45 euros. But depending on his situation, there are variations. For RSA recipients, paid by the Family Allowance Fund or the MSA (agricultural social security), the amount varies depending on the composition of the household: 152.45 euros for a single person, 228.67 euros for a person living as a couple, and nearly 442.10 euros for a person living as a couple with four children.

# 2 Gas increases by 2.4%

As of December 1, the regulated tariffs excluding sales tax for Engie's gas will increase by 2.4%. "This increase is 0.6% for customers who use gas for cooking, 1.4% for those who have dual use, cooking and hot water, and 2.5% for homes that heat themselves. gas", the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) said in a statement.

# 3 The deadline for correcting the tax return

Please note that the month of December marks the end of the possibility of modifying the declaration of income for 2019. After mid-December, the service will close. Those who have forgotten can make a complaint (admissible until December 2022).

# 4 The termination of complementary health "at any time"

A new right will allow the termination of a complementary health contract "after one year of subscription (…), at any time, without charge or penalty", announced the Ministry of Health."This is an important measure both in terms of simplifying the daily life of the French (the insured will no longer have to find the precise timetable allowing him to terminate the contract) and in terms of purchasing power (the insured may at any time choose a complementary health contract adapted to his needs) ", he added.

Celine Peschard

Journalist who likes the versatility that his job can offer. Specialized in the historical field, societal subjects and auteur films, against a background of electronic music. University curriculum based …