One-year lawful residence requirement for non-EU nationals to access certain family benefits
The article would make access to family benefits for third-country nationals conditional on at least one year of lawful residence in France (Art. L. 512-2 of the CSS, Social Security Code). The condition would not apply notably to refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, stateless persons, people covered by an equal-treatment clause, or to benefits linked to a child's disability, serious illness or death; according to Annex 9, it would not apply to holders of a permit authorising them to work. According to Annex 9, the condition would also apply to the family housing allowance and the social housing allowance.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Savings estimated at €0.9m in 2027 for the family branch (€1.8m in a full year) and €30m in 2027 for the State in housing benefits (€60m in a full year), excluding renegotiation of social security agreements.
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Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
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