AAH. From 1 April 2023, the amount of the disabled adult allowance is increased by 1.6% to take inflation into account. Here’s what that means for aid recipients.
[Mis à jour le 31 mars 2023 à 09h16] The amount of the disabled adult allowance (AAH) is increased by 1.6% from the Saturday, April 1, 2023 to take into account the galloping inflation observed for many months in France. With this increase, the AAH climbs from 956.65 euros to €971.96or a gain of 15 euros for each beneficiary. As a reminder, the AAH is a financial aid that allows you to have a minimum of resources. This aid is granted subject to meeting the criteria of incapacity, age, residence and resources. It is granted by decision of the Commission for the Rights and Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH). Its amount supplements any other resources you may have. From now on, with the deconjugalization of the AAH, the income of the spouse will no longer be taken into account in the calculation of the allowance for disabled adults. This measure will come into force on October 1, 2023.
The fixed reduction of €5,000 provided for in the first paragraph of Article L. 821-3 is applied to income received by the spouse, cohabiting partner or partner bound by a civil solidarity pact which falls under the following categories: (non-exhaustive list). To find the complete list, go to Legifrance website.
- Income from commercial, craft, liberal or agricultural activities
- Salaries and wages, pensions, life annuities free of charge and remuneration of managers and partners
- The guaranteed remuneration paid by the establishment or the work assistance service which hosts it
Currently, the spouse’s income is taken into account to determine eligibility for AAH (see below). Several associations for the defense of the rights of disabled people and feminist associations are calling for the individualization of the AAH, and a petition has exceeded 100,000 signatures. We then speak of “deconjugalization”, the associations believing that the handicap cannot be a given that is shared.
During her general policy speech before the Assembly on Wednesday July 6, 2022, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced the deconjugalization of the AAH. In other words, the spouse’s income will no longer be taken into account in the calculation. On the right as on the left, the requests were legion during the first five-year term of Emmanuel Macron to proceed, already, to a deconjugalization of the disabled adult allowance. The government had remained indifferent to it until Wednesday, July 6. From now on, the date of entry into force of deconjugalization could be set for October 1, 2023. A deadline that some consider far too distant, and which should be debated heatedly within the Assembly in the coming days.
To benefit from the AAH, it is necessary to be at least 20 years old. Or 16 years old if you are no longer considered dependent on your parents for the allocation of CAF allowances. Since 2017, there is no longer an age limit, however, if your disability rate is between 50% And 79%the payment of the AAH stops at the age of 60 years.
There is no automatic renewal of the AAH. Except for persons with disabilities of at least less 80% since January 1, 2020. However, we recommend that you complete a renewal file to avoid any dispute. The maximum durations of payment vary according to the degree of incapacity. Of 1 to 20 years for a rate of at least 80%. Only from 1 to 5 years for a rate between 50% and 79% of incapacity.
The amount of the disabled adult allowance varies according to your situation and your income. We summarize the situations that may arise:
- You are single and destitute: €971.96 per month.
- You receive a pension or an annuity or you work in an ordinary environment: the amount of the AAH corresponds to the difference between the amount of your resources and the amount of the AAH for a single person without resources. This is the reason why, if the social benefit is granted to you, you must make a quarterly declaration (read below).
- You are hospitalized, housed in a specialized reception center or imprisoned: financial assistance is paid at the full rate for 60 days. After this period, the sum is reduced to 30%, i.e. €271.08 per month. The amount of the AAH is recalculated according to your situation when you leave the establishment.
Regarding the amount of the AAH, keep in mind that under certain conditions, the Caf does not take into account the professional income of the person who either stops working to take care of a child under 3 years old or of several children, either is unemployed and is not compensated, or is deprived of employment and benefits from the AAAH, or is a beneficiary of the Rsa. Sometimes, the Caf carries out a lump sum assessment annual resources from the current monthly salary. Also, in case of separation, divorce Or widowhoodthe CAF does not take into account the income of your former spouse or partner from the month following the event.
As a reminder, the allowance for disabled adults (AAH) is financial assistance that allows you to have a minimum of resources. This aid is granted subject to meeting the criteria of incapacity, age, residence and resources. It is granted by decision of the Commission for the Rights and Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH). Its amount supplements any other resources you may have. The amount of the AAH was revalued by 1.6% on April 1, 2023. Its amount went from 956 euros to 971 euros for a single person without resources. To qualify, you must have a degree of incapacity of at least 80%.
To be eligible for the disabled adult allowance, it is necessary to fulfill three conditions relating to age, residence and incapacity. you must be old more than 20 years And reside in France. In addition, you must have a incapacity greater than 80% Or from 50 to 79% correlated with a “substantial and lasting” restriction of access to employment. As a reminder, this rate is assessed by the Commission for the Rights and Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH), according to a scale “for the assessment of the deficiencies and incapacities of persons with disabilities”.
Your income is also studied. The categorical net income – which lists all your income (salaries, property income), less charges and tax allowances – is taken into consideration. Here is a summary of the resource limits not to be exceeded:
| Number of dependent children | If you are single | If you are in a relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | €10,832 | €19,607 |
| 1 | €16,249 | €25,023 |
| 2 | €21,665 | €30,439 |
| 3 | €27,081 | €35,855 |
| 4 | €32,497 | €41,271 |
Note: income dating back two years is taken into account. Do you want to assess your rights to the AAH? This is possible, thanks to the simulator set up by the State services. To view it, click here.
Yes, it is possible, provided you meet the criteria mentioned above. The service-public.fr site clearly states that the active solidarity income is considered as a subsidiary allowance to other benefits. Clearly, the amount of the RSA will be reduced by the amount of the AAH collected.
To apply for a disabled adult allowance, you must download the Cerfa form n° 15692*01, here by clicking on the “Approach” box. Once you have completed it, you must send it to the Departmental House for People with Disabilities (MDPH). The answer must be given within four months. Beyond that, you can consider that your request has been rejected.
You must file your income statement every three months. with the Caisse des Family allowances when you are a beneficiary of the AAH and work in an ordinary environment. This declaration makes it possible to adjust, if necessary, the amount of the social benefit. The procedure is simple. Here is how you can make your quarterly declaration: either you use Cerfa form 14208*01 that you send to the Caf duly completed, or you declare your resources directly online, in your dedicated personal space on the Caf website.
To find out about the allowances to which you are entitled, in particular the AAH, take advantage of the simulator made available by the government website service-public.fr.
Since January 2019, this is entirely possible. This provision only concerns people whose disability is unlikely to change. In the absence of stabilization, the allocation of the allowance is reassessed every year.