Effective 14 October 2026, the Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l’Autonomie (CNSA) has revised the income declaration procedures for beneficiaries of the Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés (AAH). Under the new rules, published in the Official Journal (Order of 10 October 2026), certain recipients must now declare their income quarterly instead of annually, specifically those whose household composition has changed or who have received exceptional income (e.g., inheritance, capital gains) during the year. The AAH remains a means-tested benefit capped at €1,016.05 per month (2026 rate), reduced by any household income exceeding the applicable threshold. The quarterly declaration applies only to Category 2 beneficiaries (those not covered by the automatic data exchange with tax authorities). Affected individuals will receive a personalized notification from their CAF or MSA with the new deadlines. Failure to declare within 30 days of the quarter-end may result in temporary suspension of payments. The reform aims to reduce overpayments and improve the reactivity of the benefit to income fluctuations.
Key Takeaways
- Quarterly Declaration for Some: Category 2 AAH recipients (no automatic tax data link) must now declare income every quarter if household situation or exceptional income changes.
- Strict Deadlines: Declarations due within 30 days of quarter-end; non-compliance triggers payment suspension until regularization.
- No Change for Category 1: Beneficiaries with automatic tax data exchange (majority) continue annual declaration via pre-filled tax return.
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