Social Security System - benefits

[Mamajb]

Holders of a ‘carte de séjour’ are entitled to claim the ‘Revenu Minimum d’Insertion’, or RMI, which is equivalent to Income Support in the UK.

People who have been claiming unemployment benefit in the UK for a minimum of four weeks can continue to receive it whilst looking for work in France (up to a maximum of 3 months). Those who wish to do so must advise the unemployment office where they are claiming the benefit at least 5 working days before moving to France. An E303 form will be sent to them and should be taken to the local ANPE office in France within 7 days of arrival.

Whilst working in France, a family allowance is available for a second child, from birth until they are 20. For more information contact the local ‘Caisse des Allocations Familiales.

Workers in France pay contributions to the French State Pension scheme. To receive the pension, at 60, contact the ‘Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Vieillesse, or CNAV.

Information obtained from the French Consulate in UK

[Florenceto]

Im moving to France Paris next summer, wondering how the job market is this year 2006? any suggestions would be great.
I did go to Paris 2004 after my return I made some websites if any of you would like to visit it has great pictures let me know how you like it
www.citywalksofparis.com
www.paris-tonic-hotel.com

Looking forward to a reply

[Jenny]

Hi Florenceto and welcome to the forum