Question 10829 — elderly people

Summary

Mr. André Chassaigne questions the Minister of Solidarity and Health on the consequences of the option of a second day of solidarity as part of participation in the financing of dependency. If the financing of dependency is insufficiently taken into account by the State, the proposal put forward to add a second day of solidarity appears profoundly unfair. In fact, employees and agents already participate in financing of dependency through the first day of solidarity, established by the law of June 30, 2004 relating to solidarity for the autonomy of elderly people and disabled people. In addition, the costs of housing seniors are often borne in part by the children. This so-called “sandwich” generation is thus doubly involved: once for their children with the financing of studies and aid for access to active life and a second time for financing the accommodation of their elders. In addition, the cost of this accommodation is too often a source of alienation of family assets. Also, establishing an additional day of solidarity would constitute a new injustice. Strengthening resources in accommodation establishments for elderly and dependent people is certainly essential so that the conditions of existence remain dignified. However, the most modest households will not be able to contribute indefinitely. Also, other avenues must be sought. Eliminating tax exemptions for the benefit of the wealthiest households and using capital and dividends to finance social protection are avenues to study for better care of dependency. He asks her to look for ways to finance dependency other than that aimed at establishing a second day of solidarity.

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