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Social fraud: who is behind the deficit, estimated at 13 billion euros by a new report
Social fraud: who is behind the deficit, estimated at 13 billion euros by a new report
(France 2)
Social fraud represents 13 billion euros in France, according to a report which details the main culprits for the hole in the Social Security funds.
The government is seeking to make savings to reduce the public deficit and that of social security. Social fraud worsens the hole in the Social Security funds, but in what proportion? Journalist Jean-Paul Chapel sheds his light on “20 Heures” on Thursday, September 26. According to a new report on the issue, “it is estimated at 13 billion euros”indicates Jean-Paul Chapel.
Among the fraudsters, we find “56% companies”who benefit from “black work” so as not to “pay social security contributions”. We also count “34% insured”, “who unduly receive RSA or family allowances”underlines the journalist. Finally, “health professionals” represent “10%” fraud, with practices such as overbilling for care. However, the study authors warn that tackling fraud “will not be enough to restore balance of accounts”. Because “of the estimated 13 billion, investigators only detect 2.1 billion”.
High Council on financing social protection
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