Can we request a review of the amount of the Personalized Autonomy Allowance (Apa)?

You can request a reassessment of your needs (review of your assistance plan and accordingly of the amount of your Apa), in case of modification:

• Either your personal or financial situation
• Either the personal situation of your caregiver.

This request may be made:

• Either by yourself
• Either by your legal representative
• Either by a caregiver

After receiving your complete application package, your application can be reviewed, either urgently or within 2 months, depending on the circumstances.

To find out how to apply, you must contact the following organization:

If the review leads to a reduction in the amount of the Apa, you can challenge this decision :

You must first make an amicable appeal to then be able to make a contentious appeal.

Mandatory Prior Administrative Remedy (Rapo)

If you are challenging a decision on the AoA, you can make a compulsory prior administrative appeal in front of the department. You must do so within 2 months of the notification the decision you are challenging.

To do this, you must write a letter explaining why you disagree with the decision related to your APA. You must attach a copy of the notification the decision, as well as any documents you consider useful.

You must either send these documents by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt, or deposit them at the reception of the services of the department.

The president of the departmental council has 2 months to respond to you, after receiving your appeal.

Litigation

You can appeal the decision rendered under the compulsory prior administrative appeal.

To do this, you must file a contentious appeal before the administrative court.

You must do so within 2 months of notification of the decision you are challenging.

If you wish, you can challenge the decision of the Administrative Court by a appeal to the Council of State.