Contesting Daily Benefits

If you believe the amount of daily benefits paid during your work stoppage is incorrect, you can contest this calculation via a detailed letter, supported by your payslips.

This page explains how to draft this appeal, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• The daily amount paid doesn't match your usual salary;
• You noticed an unjustified interruption in benefits;
• You want to submit additional payslips that weren't considered;
• You noticed an error in calculating the reference period.

In all these cases, a written appeal remains the best way to defend your rights.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and social security number;
• The current amount and expected correct amount;
• The period concerned by the appeal;
• Supporting documents (payslips, employment contract).

The more detailed and well-documented the appeal, the greater the chance of it being accepted.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to CPAM must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[Social security number]

CPAM of [Department]
[CPAM address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Contesting the amount of daily benefits

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am contesting the amount of my daily benefits paid since [date], as the calculation seems incorrect.

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are daily benefits calculated?

Based on your average salary over the three or twelve months prior to the stoppage, depending on the case.

What's the deadline for appeal?

Usually two years from the date the disputed benefit was paid.

Can I submit later payslips to correct the calculation?

Yes, if not initially sent, they can be attached to correct the amount.

Are benefits subject to tax?

Yes, partially, depending on the type of stoppage (regular illness or workplace accident).

What if the error continues after my appeal?

You can turn to the amicable appeals committee if the issue isn't resolved.