Cost-of-living benefit / energy allowance / financial assistance for seniors

Upon application and in certain conditions, the National Solidarity Fund (Fonds national de solidarité – FNS) awards a specific benefit to low-income households.

To receive the cost-of-living benefit, the energy allowance and, if applicable, the financial assistance for seniors, household income may not exceed a certain threshold. The amount of the benefit is determined on the basis of the applicant's household (whether the applicant lives alone or with several other people).

Persons who have already received the cost-of-living benefit / energy allowance will receive a pre-filled form from the FNS at the end of the year.