[PRIME DE NOËL 2022] Before the end of year celebrations, more than two million people in precarious situations will receive the Christmas bonus. Significant financial assistance that will be paid in a few weeks, by various organizations. What will be its amounts? Details.
The Christmas bonus, or “exceptional end-of-year bonus”, is paid at the end of each year, just before the holidays, to the most modest French people. Even those who benefit from social minima, namely the RSA (active solidarity income), the ASS (specific income allowance) or the AER (retirement equivalent allowance). Depending on the situation, it is distributed by different organizations. And while some beneficiaries will only receive the fixed amount of 152.45 euros – the same since 2009 – others will be able to receive up to 442.10 euros, or even more. Why such a difference, and for whom? Here are the reasons, as well as the possibility of simulating it.
Who pays the Christmas bonus?
Different organizations pay the Christmas bonus. Depending on your professional and family situation, it will be distributed by Pôle Emploi, the Caisse des Allocations Familiales or the Caisse centrale de la Mutualité sociale agricole. Be careful though, if you are an unemployed person at the end of your rights and you have three children, for example, you will not be able to receive the Christmas bonus twice. Indeed, the CAF Christmas bonus and that of Pôle Emploi cannot be combined.
What is the amount of the Christmas bonus in 2022?
The amount of the Christmas bonus has remained unchanged in recent years. However, not all recipients will receive the same amount. An unemployed beneficiary, in particular at the end of his rights, will be entitled to the fixed amount of €152.45, paid by Pôle emploi. On the other hand, if you are eligible for the Christmas bonus paid by the CAF, you will be able, depending on the composition of your family – and subject to receiving the RSA beforehand – to receive up to 442.10 euros.
| Family status (RSA) | If you live alone | If you live as a couple |
|---|---|---|
| Childless | €152.45 | €228.67 |
| 1 child | €228.67 | €274.41 |
| 2 children | €274.41 | €320.14 |
| 3 children | €335.39 | €381.12 |
| 4 children | €396.37 | €442.10 |
| Per additional child | €60.98 | €60.98 |
In Mayotte, in any case, the amount of the Christmas bonus is lower, being 76.22 euros
When will the 2022 Christmas bonus be paid?
This year, the payment of the Christmas bonus begins on December 15, 2022. But in a specific case, the payment of aid will be postponed. If in December 2022, you receive the RSA for the first time, you will only receive the Christmas bonus in January 2023. Note also that the payment deadlines can take several days depending on your bank but also according to the treatment of the CAF. , Pôle Emploi or the MSA which grant the aid. Some people should expect to see it in their bank account between December 18 and 20.
Who is entitled to the 2022 Christmas bonus?
The Christmas bonus is granted to the most modest households who benefit from social minima, in particular RSA recipients or people who receive certain aid from Pôle Emploi. In both cases, the 2022 Christmas bonus is paid either by CAF or MSA, or by Pôle Emploi. Here is the detail :
Christmas bonus paid by Pôle Emploi
If your right to one of the allowances below is in progress for the month of November or December 2022, you will be able to receive the Christmas bonus which will be automatically paid to you by Pôle Emploi. Beneficiaries of social minima eligible for it are those who are entitled to:
- The specific solidarity allowance (ASS)
- The specific training solidarity allowance (ASS-F)
- Pension equivalent allowance (EAR)
- Public internship compensation (RPS)
- Remuneration for Pôle Emploi training (RFPE)
- Assistance in setting up and taking over a business (ACRE-ASS)
► The amount paid by Pôle Emploi remains fixed in 2022: 152.45 euros for mainland France and the overseas departments and 76.22 euros in Mayotte.
Christmas bonus paid by CAF or MSA for RSA beneficiaries
The Christmas bonus is paid by the CAF or the MSA to beneficiaries of the Active Solidarity Income (RSA) the amount of which varies according to the composition of the family and the number of children. To benefit from the Christmas bonus, your right to one of these allowances must be in progress for the month of November or December 2022. If you are a new beneficiary, the Christmas bonus will then be paid to you in January 2023.
For ASS or AER beneficiaries
For people who receive the lump sum premium for resumption of activity, the ASS or the AER, the amount of the premium is fixed, regardless of the number of members in your household. The amount of the Christmas bonus for these eligible people is also 152.45 euros.
Will the Christmas bonus be increased this year?
To cope with the current inflation, the back-to-school allowance, the family support allowance and many other social benefits benefited from an exceptional increase at the end of the year. Despite this context, no increase has been announced to date for the Christmas bonus.
Are the Christmas bonus and the activity bonus cumulative?
A single scenario allows the two bonuses to be combined. If in November or December 2022 you receive the activity bonus, you must respect this condition:
- Receiving the basic RSA (regardless of the amount) + the activity bonus without ever exceeding the amount of the basic RSA which corresponds to the composition of your family
What are the steps to benefit from the Christmas bonus?
To request or obtain the Christmas bonus, it’s simple, no steps are required. If you are eligible and you receive the RSA, the Christmas bonus is automatically paid by the CAF or the MSA depending on your situation. Do you receive the ASS, the AER or the flat-rate premium for resumption of activity? It will then be Pôle Emploi who will take care of the payment, usually within 15 days before Christmas. In all cases, the payment of the Christmas bonus is made automatically to the bank accounts of the persons concerned. A word of advice: if you are a beneficiary of the Rsa in November or December 2022, make sure that the information communicated to your CAF is up to date to avoid any error or delay in payment.