Retirement During Unemployment Benefit Period

As you approach retirement age while receiving unemployment benefit, it's important to know how to coordinate between the two benefits and avoid any income interruption. A letter to France Travail can clarify your specific situation.

This page explains cases requiring this letter, 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're approaching retirement age while still receiving ARE;
• You want to know the impact of retirement on your benefit;
• You need clarification about early or deferred retirement options;
• You want to coordinate the ARE stop date with your pension start.

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

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and ID number;
• The date you reach legal retirement age;
• Your current ARE situation;
• Your specific questions about coordination between the two benefits.

The more accurate this information is, the clearer answers you'll get about your situation.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to France Travail 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]
[France Travail ID number]

France Travail [Agency]
[Agency address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Coordination of ARE and retirement

Dear Sir/Madam,

Approaching retirement age on [date], I would like to know the coordination procedures with my ARE.

[...]

→ 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

Does ARE automatically stop at retirement age?

Yes, usually stops when you reach full-rate legal retirement age.

Can ARE continue after retirement age?

In certain cases, if the contribution period for full retirement isn't complete, it may continue for an additional period.

When should I apply for my pension?

It's advisable to submit the application several months before the desired date to avoid income interruption.

Can ARE be combined with a partial pension?

Rarely, the general rule is stopping ARE when pension payment begins.

Who can help me coordinate this?

Your France Travail advisor and the pension service can help you coordinate this transition.