What is changing in April 2024

Social health

The “Age Well” Act was enacted on 8 April 2024, including recognition of visiting rights and the right to accommodate a pet in Ehpad. Family allowances, RSA, activity premium, childcare allowance, back-to-school allowance... As every year on 1^er in April, family and social benefits are increased, as well as certain social minima. Removal of the solidarity coefficient (bonus/malus) from 1^er april 2024 for policyholders whose retirement takes effect before 1^er December 2023. The ceilings for resources to benefit from the solidarity-based health supplement have been increased. The amount of the medical deductibles at your expense doubles, this measure applies since Sunday, March 31. A “vaccine renewal” campaign for the oldest and most vulnerable will run from Monday 15 April to Sunday 16 June 2024, with a possible extension to 15 July 2024 depending on the epidemiological situation. Experimentation with medical cannabis is prolonged.

Silver

The 2023 online tax filing service opens in mid-April 2024. Pre-filled paper returns are sent in April. Real estate reporting: see what's changing in 2024. The threshold for cigarettes that an individual can bring back to France from an EU country is removed.

Accommodation

The 2024 energy check is sent as of April 2. This check is paid each year to the poorest households to help them pay their electricity, gas or home heating fuel bills. The 1^er April 2024, the energy audit evolved. The most energy-intensive housing units should be reviewed when sold. New conditions to qualify for the Zero Rate Loan (PTZ). Degraded Habitat Act: new provisions to improve condo operations.

Work

Public officials: the maximum amount that can be collected under the telework package is exceptionally increased for 2024 due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Student-Family

This is a novelty of the 2023-2024 school year: all second-level and technological students, attending public and private schools under contract, must complete an observation period. A platform is available on the website 1young1solution. Are you interested in applying for a scholarship or student accommodation for the 2024-2025 academic year? Do you know that you have to complete the Student Social Record (SSR) first? The application campaign shall be open between 1^er March and May 31, 2024. Do you have an 11-year-old child you want to send to a colony? You may be eligible for the Pass'colo, a new help to make it easier for 11-year-olds to go on holiday. The list of stays is available as of April 15, 2024. Want to become an animator? The Caf helps you finance your Bafa! The request for assistance is made on the CAF website. It may be carried out within a maximum of 3 months of registration for the last deepening phase. Law on "Aging well": the maintenance obligation is abolished in some cases. Walks in the forest and obligation to keep your dog on a leash.

Transport

No changes to mileage rates in 2024, they remain the same as in 2023. The Green Card for motor insurance shall be abolished as from 1 April 2024. The roadworthiness test for two-wheelers shall be in place from 15 April 2024.