Several million households benefit from the RSA, the activity bonus or both. The amount of these two aids from CAF has decreased according to the latest published figures. Explanations.
The CAF has just published these latest economic updates concerning the RSA and the activity bonus for the fourth quarter of 2023. Here are the figures to remember.
RSA
The amounts of active solidarity income (RSA) paid by the departments are estimated at 2.93 billion euros in the fourth quarter, down 0.7% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Cumulatively over one year, the amount of RSA reaches 11.69 billion euros.
The number of households benefiting from the RSA is estimated at 1.82 million, which corresponds to a decrease of 2.3% compared to the 4th quarter of 2022). This development is part of the downward trend in numbers observed since the start of 2021. Including spouses, children and other dependents in the household, nearly 3.65 million people are covered by the RSA at the start of 2021. 4th quarter 2023, underlines CAF.
Despite everything, even if the amounts paid decrease, the average monthly amount per household is estimated at 536 euros in the 4th quarter of 2023, increasing by 1.6% compared to the 4th quarter of 2022.
In fact, the number of beneficiaries with a seniority of between 2 and 5 years decreases by 14.1% over one year while those receiving RSA for more than 5 years increase (+ 4.8% for those between 5 and 10 years and +2.5% for seniority greater than 10 years). These developments contribute significantly to the increase in expenses for the 4th quarter of 2023, while seniorities of between 2 and 5 years have a negative contribution, explains the CAF.
According to the CAF, 23% of RSA beneficiaries also receive the activity bonus.
The activity bonus
Activity bonus expenditure over the last three months of 2023 is estimated at 2.51 billion euros. They decreased by 3.6% over one year. For the first time in two years, the number of beneficiaries of the activity bonus fell by 1.3%. There are an estimated 4.55 million households.
By counting spouses, children and other dependents in the household, the activity bonus concerns 8.82 million people.
As for the average monthly amount per household, it is estimated at 184 euros, down 4 euros over one year.
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