Aid linked to the recognition of the severity of disability (RLH)
Amount listed: the annual amount of the aid, per job held, is 550 times the hourly minimum wage (SMIC) for a standard-rate decision, or 1,095 times the hourly SMIC for an increased-rate decision. For the same job, the aid cannot be combined with the specific State aid for adapted companies (entreprises adaptées) or with aid for the same purpose. The aid can be renewed. Beneficiaries listed: any employer or self-employed worker benefiting, for an employee or for themselves, from a valid recognition of the severity of disability (RLH).
Financially compensates the significant costs borne by a company because of the effects of a person’s disability on how they perform their job, once the work situation has been optimally adapted. Scope indicated in the catalogue: national aid. The information below is taken from the catalogue and does not replace the official rules in force.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: any employer or self-employed worker benefiting, for an employee or for themselves, from a valid recognition of the severity of disability (RLH). Check the exclusions, legal form, company size and geographic scope in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: the employer or self-employed worker must submit an application for recognition of the severity of disability using a specific form. The application must set out the optimal adaptation put in place and substantiate the costs borne by the company. Once the costs accepted by the Agefiph reach 20% of an annual SMIC, an administrative RLH decision can be granted. Confirm that these conditions are current, the supporting documents and any combination rules with the funder.
What the scheme covers
Operations or purpose listed in the catalogue: compensation for the permanent extra costs linked to an employee’s disability. Check the exact scope of eligible costs, activities and commitment dates before incurring any costs.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: the annual amount of the aid, per job held, is 550 times the hourly minimum wage (SMIC) for a standard-rate decision, or 1,095 times the hourly SMIC for an increased-rate decision. For the same job, the aid cannot be combined with the specific State aid for adapted companies (entreprises adaptées) or with aid for the same purpose. The aid can be renewed. To be confirmed in the official rules and according to the applicant’s situation.
How to apply
Consult the documentation referenced in the catalogue and check that it is the current official page or rules. Confirm the procedure, form and required documents with the funder. Reference available: https://www.agefiph.fr/aides-financieres/aide-liee-la-reconnaissance-de-la-lourdeur-du-handicap
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. Whether the scheme is actually open must be confirmed with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- AGEFIPH
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who is the aid linked to the recognition of the severity of disability (RLH) for?
The catalogue mentions: any employer or self-employed worker benefiting, for an employee or for themselves, from a valid recognition of the severity of disability (RLH). These criteria and the exclusions must be confirmed in the official rules.
How much can be obtained with the RLH aid?
The amount listed in the catalogue is: the annual amount of the aid, per job held, is 550 times the hourly minimum wage (SMIC) for a standard-rate decision, or 1,095 times the hourly SMIC for an increased-rate decision. For the same job, the aid cannot be combined with the specific State aid for adapted companies (entreprises adaptées) or with aid for the same purpose. The aid can be renewed. The amount granted depends on the applicable rules and the application.
How do I apply for the RLH aid?
Consult the official rules and form, confirm that the scheme is open and check the deadlines with the Agefiph.
Official source
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