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One-off end-of-year 2008 aid ("Christmas bonus") for minimum income recipients

Decree No. 2008-1238 of 28 November 2008 grants a one-off end-of-year aid to recipients of the minimum integration income (RMI) and the experimental active solidarity income entitled to the allowance for October 2008, or failing that November or December 2008. It amounts to €152.45 for a single person, increased by 50% for a two-person household and 30% per additional person (40% from the third child). In 2008 an additional flat aid of €67.55 per household is added. The aid is paid by the State.

Measure originators

InitiatorGVT
Christine Boutin
Gouvernement
Amount
152.45 €
Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Effective date
29 November 2008

Measure impact

A single RMI recipient receives €220 at the end of 2008 (€152.45 plus €67.55), and more for families.

Official references

Law number: Décret n° 2008-1238 du 28 novembre 2008
Official Journal: JORF du 29 novembre 2008

Procedure timeline

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Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication au Journal officiel du décret n° 2008-1238 du 28 novembre 2008.
Completed
29 November 2008

Entry into force

Application

Immédiate ou à la date prévue

Entrée en vigueur ; aide due aux allocataires ayant droit au RMI ou au RSA expérimental au titre d'octobre, novembre ou décembre 2008.