Lower family and health contributions for the self-employed to offset the CSG increase
To offset the 1.7-point increase in the CSG, the 2018 Social Security Financing Act creates a reduction of the family allowance contribution rate for the self-employed, up to 5.25 points, and a tapering reduction of the health contribution, up to 5 points, for incomes below thresholds set by decree. The same reductions apply to farmers.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
According to the impact assessment cited by the Senate: family contribution of zero (instead of 2.25%) below 110% of the annual social security ceiling, then rising to 3.10% (instead of 5.25%) from 140%; health contribution rising from 1.5% to 6.5%. 75% of the self-employed, those with income below 110% of the ceiling, gain overall. Cost estimated at €2.3bn.
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Procedure timeline
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Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Possible referral to Constitutional Council
Décision de conformité / censure partielle
National Assembly has the final say
Si échec CMP
Joint committee
Désaccord éventuel
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
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