What changes in March 2023

Silver

The possibility to claim the fuel allowance of €100 is extended until March 31, 2023. From 1^er march 2023, canvassing by telephone is prohibited on weekends and public holidays; the permitted hours during the week are regulated: not before 10 am in the morning, not after 8 pm at night. Refund request for the Navigo pass from March 14 to April 14, 2023 on the dedicated platform.

Wear rates applicable to the 1^er march 2023, or the maximum threshold at which banks can lend money, have been published in the Official Journal February 26, 2023. Wear rates are:

• 3,67 % for fixed-rate loans with a maturity of less than 10 years;
• 3,87 % for fixed-rate loans with a maturity of between 10 and 20 years;
• 4 % for fixed-rate loans with a maturity of 20 years or more;
• 3.79% for floating rate loans;
• 4,11 % for bridge loans.

From 1^er as of march 2023, most cigarette packages are increasing by 50 or 60 euro cents.

Accommodation

From 1^er March 2023, the interest rate on the Accession of Action Logement loan increased from 0.5% to 1.5%, excluding compulsory insurance. Remember to use your energy check issued in spring 2022 before March 31! Energy suppliers accept the 2022 energy check in payment until March 31, 2023. If you are heating with fuel oil, do not forget to ask for your fuel energy check before March 31, 2023! From March 2023, the aid for the installation of a heat pump will increase to €5,000, regardless of income level. End of the winter truce on March 31. Daylight saving time is in the night of March 25 to 26!

Family

Students have until March 9th to enter their vows in Parcoursup. Students can submit their applications on My Master, the new unique platform for students enrolled in their first year of a master's degree. Written specialty tests will take place on Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March 2023 in mainland France. If you aspire to enter the public service and pass a competition, you can apply for a Talent Prep to train in public service trades. Registration is open! The winter holidays for Corsica and Area C end on Monday, March 6, 2023. Train tickets to win to discover Europe with the Discover EU program!

Work

Companies with at least 50 employees must calculate and publish their gender equality index by 1^er March. The partial activity scheme for vulnerable employees at proven risk of developing severe COVID-19 ended on 31 January 2023. In order to prepare for the return to company of vulnerable workers who have been away from work for a long time, the Ministry of Labor advocates accompanying and protective measures. You will see an increase or decrease in the amount of your Agirc-Arrco supplementary pension in March 2023. This change is due to the new CSG rate. 2022 restaurant tickets can be exchanged until 15 March.

Social-Health

From 1^er March 2023, the coverage of Covid antigen and RT-PCR tests and serological tests by the health insurance is evolving. A user fee now applies to all insured persons except for certain persons for whom care is maintained at 100%. Since 1^er March 2023, Health Insurance simplifies your steps by allowing you to choose a time slot for an appointment, in the reception point or telephone, directly on your Ameli account. The 2022-2023 seasonal influenza vaccination campaign is being extended until March 31, 2023.

Transport

The mechanism PermitApr allowing you to make an online appointment for the driving license test is available in all metropolitan and overseas departments since 1^er March 2023.