2024-11-06 09:08:00
The departments devoted 41.6 billion euros to social assistance in 2022, spending up 3% year-on-year, driven in particular by social assistance for children and help for the elderly or disabled, according to a study by the Directorate of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (Drees), published Wednesday November 6.
This progression “by 3% in current euros over one year” is there “resulting from adverse effects”specifies Drees in its study. The reduction in expenses linked to active solidarity income (RSA) and solidarity income (RSO) “is more than offset by the increase in social assistance for children and social assistance for disabled or elderly people”she adds.
In detail, the average number of RSA and RSO beneficiaries decreased by 4.3% in one year, “due to the improvement in the economic situation after the health crisis” of Covid-19. Conversely, the average number of assistance for the elderly increased slightly (+0.7%) and the number of social assistance for the disabled increased by 3%. “mainly due to that” always marked “the average number of beneficiaries of the disability compensation benefit (PCH)”.
The number of child welfare measures (ASE) increases by 1.4% between 2021 and 2022, an increase linked to the increase in the number of children and young people welcomed within it (+ 2 .1% compared to 2021). After “deduction of financial assistance from the State, for the prevention of loss of autonomy, the APA (personalized autonomy allowance), the PCH and the RSA”the net social assistance burden of the departments rose in 2022 to 32.5 billion euros, according to the Drees.
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**Interview with Jean Dupont, Social Policy Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Jean. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the latest findings from the Drees report on social assistance spending in France.
**Jean Dupont:** Good morning! Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** The report indicates that social assistance spending increased by 3% in 2022, amounting to a total of 41.6 billion euros. What do you think are the main factors driving this increase?
**Jean Dupont:** The increase in spending can largely be attributed to heightened support for children and assistance for the elderly and disabled. While there was a decrease in spending related to active solidarity income (RSA) and solidarity income (RSO), which declined due to fewer beneficiaries as the economy recovered from the pandemic, the rising needs for support among vulnerable populations have led to an overall increase.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the decline in RSA and RSO beneficiaries. What do you think is behind this decrease?
**Jean Dupont:** The decline of approximately 4.3% in beneficiaries for RSA and RSO can primarily be linked to improvements in the economic situation post-COVID-19. Many individuals are finding employment or better job opportunities, which has reduced dependence on these forms of support.
**Interviewer:** Conversely, there was an increase in social assistance for the elderly and disabled. What factors do you think are influencing this trend?
**Jean Dupont:** The increase in assistance for the elderly (+0.7%) and disabled individuals (+3%) can be attributed to the aging population and rising awareness of disability issues. As more people reach retirement age and as society better recognizes the challenges faced by the disabled, it’s crucial that assistance programs evolve to meet these growing needs.
**Interviewer:** What implications does this report have for future social policy in France?
**Jean Dupont:** This report underscores the necessity for adaptive social policies that respond to demographic changes and economic realities. Policymakers may need to rethink funding allocations to ensure that resources are adequately directed towards those in most need, particularly as the population ages and as economic conditions fluctuate.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Jean, for sharing your insights on this important topic.
**Jean Dupont:** My pleasure! Thank you for having me.
