Disabled adults' allowance (AAH)
Verified 14 September 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)
You are in disabled and have low resources? The Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH) can guarantee you one minimum income to meet daily expenses. We tell you what are the conditions and the approach to make the request. The rules of attribution and calculation differ, however, depending on whether you reside in Metropolitan France or in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (General scenario) or in Mayotte, where special regulations apply.
What applies to you ?
General scenario
You can use a simulator to find out if you are entitled to the AAH:
Estimate your entitlement to the Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
You have to meet certain criteria of incapacity, of age, of residence and resources to collect the AAH.
Disability rate
You must have a certain disability rate determined by the Disability Rights Commission (CDAPH). This rate is fixed according to a scale guide for the assessment of disabilities and disabilities of persons with disabilities.
This rate must be at least 80%. However, it may be 50% à 79% if you have a substantial restriction and sustainable access to employment.
The restriction is substantial when you encounter significant difficulties in accessing a job that cannot be compensated by specific accommodation measures such as an adapted job.
The restriction shall be of a lasting nature provided that it is of a foreseeable duration of at least 1 year from the date of submission of AAH’s application.
Age
You must have at least 20 years.
However, you can have at least 16 years if you are no longer considered to responsibility of your parents for the allocation of family benefits. This is the case, for example, if you have left the family home.
Residence
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You are French
You can collect AAH if you reside in Metropolitan France or in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
You are European
You can collect AAH if you reside in Metropolitan France or in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, for more than 3 months. Compliance with this duration is not not required if you exercise a professional activity.
You are of another nationality
You can collect AAH if you reside in Metropolitan France or in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, for more than 3 months. Compliance with this duration is not not required if you exercise a professional activity.
You must also be in regular situation, i.e. have a residence permit in validity course or a renewal request receipt a residence permit.
Resources
AAH is assigned under resource condition.
The resources taken into account are those shown in the row Categorical net income your 2024 tax assessment (for a 2026 AAH application).
Some income is partially taken into account for the calculation of resources. These are the following revenues:
- Income from commercial, craft, liberal or agricultural activities
- Salaries and wages, pensions, life annuities free of charge and remuneration of managers and partners of certain businesses
- Guaranteed remuneration paid in the event of work in an establishment or work assistance service (Ésat).
On the other hand, land income, that is to say, the rents levied for a rental unit, are taken into account in full for the calculation of resources.
Since the 1er October 2023, the amount of AAH is calculated solely from your personal means, without taking into account the income of the person with whom you live as a couple.
This calculation method is called deconjugalization.
Your resources should not exceed certain limits:
Number of dependent children within the meaning of family benefits | Your resources |
|---|---|
0 | €12,499 |
1 | €18,749 |
2 | €24,998 |
3 | €31,248 |
4 | €37,497 |
Howeverin some cases, de-marrying may be less advantageous for you (for example, if your personal resources are higher than those of your spouse). In this case, the old calculation method is retained.
This calculation method is called conjugalization.
It is your Caf or MSA that automatically evaluates and implements the most advantageous calculation method for you. So you don't have to do anything.
Your resources and those of the person with whom you live as a couple should not exceed certain limits:
Number of dependent children within the meaning of family benefits | Your resources | You live as a couple |
|---|---|---|
0 | €12,499 | €22,623 |
1 | €18,749 | €28,873 |
2 | €24,998 | €35,122 |
3 | €31,248 | €41,372 |
4 | €37,497 | €47,621 |
FYI
As soon as you no longer benefit from conjugation, your AAH is de-conjugated. This calculation is automatic and definitive.
The request can be made online through an online service, if the MDPH of your residence offers it:
MDPH (AAH, PCH, admission to Ésat, accommodation...) and renewal
You can also apply by post through a form:
Application or renewal of disability benefits (AEEH, AAH, PCH, CMI, accommodation, Ésat...))
You must reach supporting documents mentioned during your online application or on the form.
The documents must be sent (or scanned if you apply online) to the MDPH of your place of residence.
Please note
One procedure for recognition of the status of disabled worker (RQTH) is systematically engaged in the course of the examination of an AAH application.
The Commission on the Rights and Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH) of the MDPH: titleContent instructs the request.
His response intervenes in a delay of 4 months.
The absence of response from the CDAPH for more than 4 months is worth implied decision to reject.
Yes, the CDAPH refusal decision may be subject to a mandatory prior administrative appeal (Rapo) with the MDPH: titleContent. This remedy must be exercised before any appeal to the court.
The RAPO must be filed within 2 months from the receipt of the contested decision. This decision must be attached to your appeal.
The absence of a response from the CDAPH for more than 2 months constitutes an implicit decision to reject.
Based on this decision, explicit or implicit, you have 2 months to appeal to the court of justice the location of your residence.
The amount of AAH depends of your resources.
You can use a simulator to make a estimate of the amount of AAH you can claim :
Estimate your entitlement to the Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
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You have no resources
You receive the maximum amount of the AAH which is €1,041.59 (whether you have a disability rate between 50% and 79% or more).
You receive a pension (disability, retirement, accident at work)
You receive the difference between amount of your pension or annuity and maximum amount of AAH (which is from €1,041.59).
You work
The amount of your AAH may change depending on your professional activity. The calculation rules differ depending on whether you work in ordinary medium or in an establishment and work support service (Ésat).
You are hospitalized or accommodated in a specialized reception house (Mas)
You are hospitalized or hosted in Mas less than 60 days
You continue to perceive the maximum amount of the AAH, either €1,041.59 per month.
You are hospitalized or hosted in Mas more than 60 days
The amount AAH is reduced to 30%, or €312 per month.
However, this discount does not apply if you are in one of the following situations:
- You pay a daily fee, either €23 per day
- You have at least 1 dependent child within the meaning of family benefits
- You have 1 ascending dependant for tax purposes (you pay him maintenance)
- The person you are living with is not working for a CDAPH-recognized reason.
Upon completion of your hospitalization or accommodation, you will again receive the maximum amount of AAH, which is €1,041.59.
You're incarcerated
You are incarcerated for less than 60 days
You continue to perceive the maximum amount of the AAH, either €1,041.59 per month.
You are incarcerated for more than 60 days
The amount of AAH shall be reduced to 30%, or €312 per month.
However, this discount does not apply if you are in one of the following situations:
- You have at least 1 dependent child within the meaning of family benefits
- You have 1 ascending dependant for tax purposes (you pay him maintenance)
- The person you are living with is not working for a CDAPH-recognized reason.
At the end of your incarceration, you will again receive the maximum amount of AAH, which is €1,041.59.
Everything depends of your disability rate.
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Your rate is at least 80%
AAH is granted for a period of 1 to 10 years or for life if your disability cannot evolve favorably.
When AAH is not awarded for life, you can reapply for AAH before the end of the award period using the same process as for the initial application (same form to fill out and attachments).
50-79%
AAH is granted for a period of 1 to 2 years or 1 to 5 years if your disability cannot develop favorably during this period.
Before the end of the allocation period, you can reapply for AAH by following the same procedure as for the initial application (same form to fill out and attachments).
Everything depends of your disability rate.
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Disability rate of at least 80%
You can accumulate your pension and the AAH if the amount of your pension is less than the maximum amount of the AAH (€1,041.59). You then receive the difference between amount of your pension and the maximum amount of AAH.
Please note
If you have lost your entitlement to AAH as a result of the increase in your pension due to the pension reform, you can still receive AAH supplements, namely the Autonomous Living (AVL) surcharge and the resource add-on (if you were still entitled to it).
50% to 79%
The payment of AAH shall cease from the statutory retirement age.
If you have never contributed to old-age insurance or do not receive any benefits, the AAH is replaced by solidarity allowance for the elderly (Aspa).
Please note
If you have lost your entitlement to AAH as a result of the increase in your pension due to the pension reform, you can still receive AAH supplements, namely the Autonomous Living (AVL) surcharge and the resource add-on (if you were still entitled to it).
Any change in your situation (moving, bank details, family life...) must be declared at Caf or MSA, as it can impact your AAH. This declaration can be made online or directly on site with your Caf or MSA.
Caf
Online
You must log in to your account with your beneficiary number and PIN:
Family allowance fund (Caf) online
You must scan the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
On site
You must fill out a change of situation declaration form available from your Caf.
You will need to attach to your application the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
MSA
Online
You must log in to your account with your beneficiary number and PIN:
You must scan the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
On site
You must complete a change of circumstances report form available from the MSA.
You will need to attach to your application the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
Yes, the AAH can be cumulative with the benefits following:
- Activity bonus
- Surcharge for independent living or the resource add-on. This supplement is deleted since december 2019. However, if you received this aid until that date, you will continue to receive it if you meet the conditions for the award, for a maximum period of 10 years.
- Telephone social reduction.
If you perceive other allowances (for example: invalidity pension, RSA), you receive an AAH reduced.
He is not not possible accumulate AAH and the specific solidarity allowance (ASS). However, if you received these 2 aids at 31 december 2016, you can continue to receive them as long as you meet the conditions, for a maximum period of 10 years.
The heirs must inform Caf or MSA by any means in the event of the death of the AAH holder.
The heirs have not to reimburse the amounts paid to the AAH holder.
In Mayotte
You can use a simulator to find out if you are entitled to the AAH:
Estimate your entitlement to the Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
You have to meet certain criteria of incapacity, of age, of residence and resources to collect the AAH.
Disability rate
You must have a certain disability rate determined by the Disability Rights Commission (CDAPH). This rate is fixed according to a scale guide for the assessment of disabilities and disabilities of persons with disabilities.
This rate must be at least 80%. However, it may be 50% à 79% if you have a substantial restriction and sustainable access to employment.
The restriction is substantial when you encounter significant difficulties in accessing a job that cannot be compensated by specific accommodation measures such as an adapted job.
The restriction shall be of a lasting nature provided that it is of a foreseeable duration of at least 1 year from the date of submission of AAH’s application.
Age
You must have at least 20 years.
Residence
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You are French
You can collect AAH if you live in Mayotte.
You are European
You can collect AAH if you live in Mayotte for more than 3 months. Compliance with this duration is not not required if you exercise a professional activity.
You are of another nationality
You can collect AAH if you live in Mayotte for at least 15 years.
You must also be in regular situation, i.e. have a resident card or a residence permit valid.
Resources
AAH is assigned under resource condition.
The resources taken into account are:
- The categorical net income of your 2024 tax assessment (for an AAH application made in 2026)
- Income taxed at a proportional rate (certain capital income)
- Income subject to a compulsory levy (withholding of income tax)
- Income received outside Mayotte
- Income paid by an international organization.
This income is taken into account after deductions have been made (maintenance payments, allowance for the elderly/invalids, deduction for daily allowances), and without taking account of deficits carried over from previous years.
The amount of AAH is calculated from your personal resources and those of the person with whom you live as a couple.
These resources must not exceed certain ceilings:
Number of dependent children within the meaning of family benefits | Your resources | You live as a couple |
|---|---|---|
0 | €6,225 | €11,267 |
1 | €9,337 | €14,379 |
2 | €12,450 | €17,492 |
3 | €15,562 | €20,604 |
4 | €18,674 | €23,716 |
The request can be made online through an online service, if the MDPH of your residence offers it:
MDPH (AAH, PCH, admission to Ésat, accommodation...) and renewal
You can also apply by post through a form:
Application or renewal of disability benefits (AEEH, AAH, PCH, CMI, accommodation, Ésat...))
You must reach supporting documents mentioned during your online application or on the form.
The documents must be sent (or scanned if you apply online) to the MDPH of your place of residence.
Please note
One procedure for recognition of the status of disabled worker (RQTH) is systematically engaged in the course of the examination of an AAH application.
The Commission on the Rights and Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH) of the MDPH: titleContent instructs the request.
His response intervenes in a delay of 4 months.
The absence of response from the CDAPH for more than 4 months is worth implied decision to reject.
Yes, the CDAPH refusal decision may be subject to a mandatory prior administrative appeal (Rapo) with the MDPH: titleContent. This remedy must be exercised before any appeal to the court.
The RAPO must be filed within 2 months from the receipt of the contested decision. This decision must be attached to your appeal.
The absence of a response from the CDAPH for more than 2 months constitutes an implicit decision to reject.
Based on this decision, explicit or implicit, you have 2 months to appeal to the court of justice the location of your residence.
The amount of AAH depends of your resources.
You can use a simulator to make a estimation of your rights :
Estimate your entitlement to the Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
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You have no resources
You receive the maximum amount of the AAH which is €518.73 (whether you have a disability rate between 50% and 79% or more).
You receive a pension (disability, retirement, accident at work)
You receive the difference between amount of your pension or annuity and maximum amount of AAH (which is from €518.73).
You work
The situation varies depending on whether you work in an establishment and work support service (Ésat) or in a company of the ordinary working environment.
Esat
The amount of the AAH is calculated based on your business income.
Your resources are evaluated on the basis of the data from the penultimate year that are transmitted by the tax department.
Ordinary medium
The amount of the AAH is calculated based on your business income.
You must file a quarterly statement of your assets with Caf or MSA by filling out a form:
AAH Quarterly Statement to Caf or MSA
The form must be sent by post to your Caf or MSA:
You are hospitalized or accommodated in a specialized reception house (Mas)
You are hospitalized or hosted in Mas less than 60 days
You continue to perceive the maximum amount of the AAH, either €518.73 per month.
You are hospitalized or hosted in Mas more than 60 days
The amount AAH is reduced to 30%, or €156 per month.
However, this discount does not apply if you are in one of the following situations:
- You have at least 1 dependent child within the meaning of family benefits
- You have 1 ascending dependant for tax purposes (you pay him maintenance)
- The person you are living with is not working for a CDAPH-recognized reason.
When you have finished your hospitalization or accommodation, you will again receive the maximum amount of AAH, i.e.€518.73 .
You're incarcerated
You are incarcerated for less than 60 days
You continue to perceive the maximum amount of the AAH, either €518.73 per month.
You are incarcerated for more than 60 days
The amount of AAH shall be reduced to 30%, or €156 per month.
However, this discount does not apply if you are in one of the following situations:
- You have at least 1 child or 1 ascending dependent (i.e. a person living in your household and whose material maintenance you are responsible for)
- The person you are living with is not working for a CDAPH-recognized reason.
At the end of your incarceration, you will again receive the maximum amount of AAH, which is €518.73.
AAH is granted for a period of between 1 year and 5 years. If the disability is stable and no improvement is possible, AAH may be granted for a longer period of time, up to 10 years maximum.
Before the expiration of the grant period, the AAH entitlement may be reviewed if your situation changes.
Revision may be requested by:
- Yourself
- Caf or MSA
- Or the prefect.
Everything depends of your disability rate.
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Disability rate of at least 80%
You can accumulate your pension and the AAH if the amount of your pension is less than the maximum amount of the AAH (€518.73). You then receive the difference between amount of your pension and the maximum amount of AAH.
Please note
If you have lost your entitlement to AAH as a result of the increase in your pension due to the pension reform, you can still receive AAH supplements, namely the Autonomous Living (AVL) surcharge and the resource add-on (if you were still entitled to it).
50% to 79%
The payment of AAH shall cease from the statutory retirement age.
If you have never contributed to old-age insurance or do not receive any benefits, the AAH is replaced by solidarity allowance for the elderly (Aspa).
Please note
If you have lost your entitlement to AAH as a result of the increase in your pension due to the pension reform, you can still receive AAH supplements, namely the Autonomous Living (AVL) surcharge and the resource add-on (if you were still entitled to it).
Any change in your situation (moving, bank details, family life...) must be declared at Caf or MSA, as it can impact your AAH. This declaration can be made online or directly on site with your Caf or MSA.
Caf
Online
You must log in to your account with your beneficiary number and PIN:
Family allowance fund (Caf) online
You must scan the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail's decision notice).
On site
You must fill out a change of situation declaration form available from your Caf.
You will need to attach to your application the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
MSA
Online
You must log in to your account with your beneficiary number and PIN:
You must scan the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
On site
You must complete a change of circumstances report form available from the MSA.
You will need to attach to your application the documents justifying your change of situation (for example, France Travail (formerly Job center) decision notice).
Yes, the AAH can be cumulative with the benefits following:
- Activity bonus
- Surcharge for independent living or the resource add-on. This supplement is deleted since december 2019. However, if you received this aid until that date, you will continue to receive it if you meet the conditions for the award, for a maximum period of 10 years.
- Telephone social reduction.
If you perceive other allowances (for example: invalidity pension, RSA), you receive an AAH reduced.
He is not not possible accumulate AAH and the specific solidarity allowance (ASS). However, if you received these 2 aids at 31 december 2016, you can continue to receive them as long as you meet the conditions, for a maximum period of 10 years.
The heirs must inform Caf or MSA by any means in the event of the death of the AAH holder.
The heirs have not to reimburse the amounts paid to the AAH holder.
AAH articulation, professional activity and pension rights
Article 254 of the Finance Law for 2024 allows persons who receive the adult disability allowance (AAH) to continue to receive this allowance if they decide to continue their professional activity after their age of entitlement to retirement. This measure will come into force on a date to be fixed by order in council.
Our page will be updated as soon as this text is published.
In the meantime, the information presented on this page remains valid.
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