Overseas: Solidarity income upgraded

The decree of 8 September 2023 specifies the lump sum of the rsolidarity income (or RSO) in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion and in the communities of Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, following its annual upgrading: it is increased to €572.40 (compared to €542.05 previously).

The revaluation shall apply from the allocations due for the month of April 2023.

What is the solidarity income?

This is a pre-retirement allowance that was introduced in 2001 for people aged 55 to 65.

The conditions for collecting it 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 with resources and circumstances 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 €572.40.

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