Source date: 2026-04-14
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Employment of a home helper: the age threshold for employer contribution exemptions has been raised Published on April 15, 2026 - Updated on May 06, 2026 - Service Public / Direction de l'information légale et administrative (Premier ministre)
Since January 1, 2026, the rules on employer contribution exemptions for employing a home helper have changed. A decree dated April 8, 2026 raises to 80 the age at which people automatically qualify for this exemption.
Until the end of 2025, a private individual employer aged 70 or over automatically qualified for an exemption from employer social security contributions for employing a home helper.
Since January 1, 2026, this automatic exemption is reserved for people aged 80 or over.
For an employing couple, the age condition is met as soon as one of the two spouses has reached 80 since 2026 (instead of 70 previously).
The decree provides for retroactive application from January 1, 2026. However, Urssaf has stated that this change will ultimately apply from July 2026.
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Home employment: can the employer be exempt from social security contributions? Service Public
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Personalized autonomy allowance (Apa) Service Public
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Disability compensation benefit (PCH) Service Public
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What is the supplementary benefit for third-party assistance (PCRTP)? Service Public
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Can Apa or PCH be used to pay a home helper or family caregiver? Service Public
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Changes to the employer contribution exemption linked to age Urssaf Caisse nationale (ex-Acoss)
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