Change of Situation for RSA Recipients

If you receive RSA and your situation changes (new job, family change, move), you must declare this immediately to avoid any discrepancy in the amount or a later repayment claim.

This page explains how to make this declaration, 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 found a new job or your income increased;
• Your family situation changed (marriage, separation, birth);
• You moved into new housing;
• You stopped an activity you were doing;
• You need to correct information registered incorrectly.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to quickly update your file.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and beneficiary number;
• The nature of the change and its date;
• Your new income if any;
• Your new family situation;
• The list of documents attached depending on the nature of the change.

The sooner you declare, the more you avoid any later repayment claim for undue amounts.

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: Change of situation - RSA

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am informing you of a change in my situation since [date]: [nature of change].

[...]

→ 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

Do I need to declare every change, no matter how small?

Yes, any change in income or family situation must be declared to avoid calculation errors.

What if I forget to declare a new job?

You may be asked to repay overpaid amounts, so it's advisable to declare quickly.

Does RSA stop immediately when I find a job?

No, it often continues partially depending on your new income, as a complementary mechanism.

How do I declare a change online?

Through your quarterly resources declaration on your personal CAF space.

What if I'm late with my quarterly declaration?

RSA payment may be temporarily suspended until the declaration is completed.