Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)

The Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH) guarantees a minimum income for people with disabilities who cannot work or have limited income. This application usually requires a file submitted to MDPH, but a letter to CAF may be necessary to follow up on your file.

This page explains how to follow up this application, 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?

• You submitted your file to MDPH and are waiting for CAF's processing;
• You noticed a payment interruption;
• You want to declare a change in your income or situation;
• You noticed an error in the amount paid;
• You need to renew your rights before the granted period ends.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to resolve your situation.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and beneficiary number;
• The MDPH decision reference if any;
• Your current approximate income;
• Your family situation;
• The list of documents attached (MDPH decision, tax notice).

The more accurate this information is, the faster your request will be processed.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to CAF 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]
[Beneficiary number]

CAF of [Department]
[CAF address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Follow-up on my AAH file

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am contacting you about my AAH file, following the MDPH decision dated [date].

[...]

→ 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

Who decides whether to grant this allowance?

The MDPH committee decides eligibility, then CAF handles payment of the amount.

How long does the file take?

It can take several months due to the MDPH committee's review of your application.

Can AAH be combined with employment income?

Yes, within certain limits, with the amount recalculated based on additional income.

When must rights be renewed?

Depending on the period granted by MDPH, ranging from one to ten years.

What if payment is delayed?

It's advisable to contact CAF to find out the reason for the delay and follow up on your file.