The situation of caregivers remains worrying, especially since they have no real status. A national strategy is however engaged.
The Ministry of Solidarity and Health announces the launch of a new multi-annual national strategy for caregivers, from this year 2023. It aims to find more respite solutions for people who support a loved one, and to better define their status. According to the DREES, 9.3 million people report providing regular assistance to a loved one with a disability or loss of autonomy.
This help can take the form of assistance with activities of daily living, moral support or, for adults, financial support. 8.8 million adults and 500,000 minors, aged 5 or over, are caregivers.
Nearly one in four people, aged 55 to under 65, declare themselves to be a caregiver
Women more often report providing regular help with activities of daily living or moral support, while men more often provide financial assistance.
The daily allowance for caregivers (AJPA): what is this help for?
The daily allowance for caregivers allows you to receive financial compensation when you have to stop your professional activity, completely or partially, to take care of a loved one who is losing their autonomy, is sick or disabled. This salary replacement indemnity is paid within the limit of 66 days, for the entire career.
The payment of this aid is quite flexible. It can be spread out as desired: all at once or occasionally, over certain days, and per day or half-day, depending on the need for support.
Its amount since January 1, 2023 is 62.44 euros net per day, and 31.22 euros net per half-day. This allowance is taxed, subject to withholding tax, and entitles the stay-at-home parent to old-age insurance (AVPF).
To better understand
My Caregiver Compass
For carers in companies: OCIRP
Retired Caregivers
The CNAV Caregivers
CNSA Caregivers
Respite Caregivers