Each start of the month brings its share of changes for the French and May is no exception. From this Wednesday, May 1, the benchmark price of natural gas will see a slight increase, a flat rate contribution of 100 euros will be requested to follow any training financed by the CPF… Provence reviews, in detail, all the developments expected in May.
A fixed contribution of 100 euros to use the CPF
From May 1, a flat-rate contribution of 100 euros will be required to follow any training financed by the Personal Training Account (CPF). Job seekers and employees whose training is partly financed by the employer are exempt. A regulation requested from the French by the government as part of the 10 billion additional savings planned for this year.
Increase in the benchmark price of natural gas
Established by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), the benchmark price of natural gas will increase by 1.4% including tax from May 1. The price per kilowatt hour, which amounted to 0.10914 euros for cooking and hot water, increases to 0.11061 euros. For heating, the benchmark price will now rise to 0.08940 euros, instead of 0.08792 euros. An increase which could be passed on to French household bills by gas suppliers.
Last days to register on the electoral lists
French voters have until Friday May 3, 2024 to register on the electoral lists of their municipality. A procedure that can be carried out directly at the town hall of your city and by mail, or online using a portal on the service-public.fr website. Please note, for online registrations, the deadline is Wednesday May 1, 2024.
Relaxation of the terms of access to MaPrimeRénov’
From May 15 and until January 1, 2025, the terms of access to assistance for financing the energy renovation of MaPrimeRénov’ housing are becoming more flexible. The energy performance diagnosis (DPE) for insulation work or boiler replacement will no longer be mandatory. In addition, houses classified F and G, called energy sieves, will now be able to benefit from aid for their renovation.
The flat rate contribution for the patient increases from 1 to 2€
The fixed contribution, that is to say the contribution of the patient who is not covered by Health Insurance or by complementary health insurance, will double from May 15. It is preparing to spend from 1 to 2 euros for each consultation or procedure carried out by a general practitioner or specialist, radiological examination or biological analysis. Minors and pregnant women are exempt from this increase.
Deadline for tax returns
The deadline for filing your tax return in paper form is May 21. To carry out this process online, the date is Thursday May 23 for departments 1 to 19, Thursday 30 for departments 20 to 35 and Thursday June 6 for the remaining departments.