Caisse nationale de solidarité pour l'autonomie

Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l’Autonomie (CNSA) is a key French institutional player in the medico-social sector. It was established to secure funding for autonomy aids and ensure equitable access to support services for the elderly and disabled. As part of the Social Security system, it centralizes resources and national policies related to loss of autonomy. CNSA's main missions include financing individual aids such as the personalized autonomy allowance and disability compensation benefits. It also supports medico-social structures by funding facilities and services that assist individuals. The organization coordinates local actors to harmonize practices and fosters innovation through national projects like the digital user file and the APA information system. CNSA provides financial aids, technical expertise, and digital projects to streamline administrative processes for professionals in the field.