| Benefit type | Monthly amounts | BMAF%(2) | Means- tested | Subject to the CRDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family benefits(3) | ||||
| - for 2 children | € 131.16 | 32 % | no | yes |
| - for 3 children | € 299.20 | 73 % | no | yes |
| - for each additional child | € 168.04 | 41 % | no | yes |
| - Increase for each child over 14(4) | € 65.58 | 16 % | no | yes |
| Flat-rate allowance(3) | € 82.93 | 20.234 % | no | yes |
| Family income supplement | ||||
| - Base rate | € 170.71 | 41.65 % | yes | yes |
| - Increased rate | € 256.09 | 62.48 % | yes | yes |
| Family support allowance | ||||
| - Full rate | € 153.70 | 37.5 % | no | yes |
| - Partial rate | € 115.30 | 28.13 % | no | yes |
| Education allowance for a disabled child | ||||
| - Basic allowance | € 131.81 | 32 % | no | no |
| - Supplement - 1st category | € 98.86 | 24 % | no | no |
| - Supplement - 2nd category . Single parent increase |
€ 267.75 € 53.55 |
65 % 13 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 3rd category . Single parent increase |
€ 378.97 € 74.15 |
92 % 18 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 4th category . Single parent increase |
€ 587.27 € 234.79 |
142.57 % 57 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 5th category . Single parent increase |
€ 750.56 € 300.70 |
182.21 % 73 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 6th category . Single parent increase |
€ 1,118.57 € 440.75 |
- 107 % |
no | no |
| Daily parental attendance allowance | ||||
| - Couple(5) | € 43.57 | 10.63 % | no | yes |
| - Single Parent(5) | € 51.77 | 12.63 % | no | yes |
| Supplement for expenses (monthly amounts) | € 111.44 | 27.19 % | yes | yes |
| Early childhood benefits program | ||||
| - Birth grant(6) | € 941.68 | 229,75 % | yes | yes |
| - Adoption grant(6) | € 1,883.36 | 459,50 % | yes | yes |
| - Basic allowance(6) | ||||
| . Full rate | € 170.71 | 41,65 % | yes | yes |
| . Partial rate | € 85.36 | 20,825 % | yes | yes |
| - Supplement for free choice of working time (CLCA) and Shared child-rearing benefit (PrePare) |
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| . Full rate | € 396.01 | 96.62 % | no | yes |
| . Partial rate (Employment < 50%) | € 256.01 | 62.46 % | no | yes |
| . Partial rate (Employment between 50% and 80%) | € 147.68 | 36.03 % | no | yes |
| - Supplement for free choice of childcare(7) | ||||
| Direct employment | ||||
| . If income ≤ €20,550 | € 467.41 | 114.04 % | yes | yes |
| . If income between €20,550 and €45,666 | € 294.74 | 71.91 % | yes | yes |
| . If income > €45,666 | € 176.82 | 43.14 % | no | yes |
| Association or company | ||||
| - Registered childminder | ||||
| . If income ≤ €20,550 | € 707.31 | 172.57 % | yes | yes |
| . If income between €20,550 and €45,666 | € 589.43 | 143.81 % | yes | yes |
| . If income > €45,666 | € 471.54 | 115.05 % | no | yes |
| - Home child carer | ||||
| . If income ≤ €20,550 | € 854.68 | 208.53 % | yes | yes |
| . If income between €20,550 and €45,666 | € 736.78 | 179.76 % | yes | yes |
| . If income > €45,666 | € 618.89 | 151 % | no | yes |
| Back-to-school allowance (ARS)(8) | ||||
| For each child aged 6 to 10 | € 367.73 | 89.72 % | yes | yes |
| For each child aged 11 to 14 | € 388.02 | 94.67 % | yes | yes |
| For each child aged 15 to 18 | € 401.46 | 97.95 % | yes | yes |
| Moving allowance (lump-sum payment) |
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| Maximum for three children | € 988.61 | 240 % | yes | no |
(1) – After CRDS withholding (0.5%)
(2) – The monthly family benefits calculation basis (BMAF) is set by decree. Pursuant to the 2012 social security financing law, it is uprated on April 1st of each year. As from April 1st, 2018, it amounts to 411.92 €.
(3) – As of July 1, 2015, family benefits for households or people with dependent children are income-adjusted. The listed amounts apply to families whose annual income for year N-2 does not exceed €67,542 (for a family with 2 children), €73,170 (for a family with 3 children), €78,798 (for a family with 4 children) + €5,628 per additional child (for a family with more than 4 children). Family benefits for families whose annual income exceeds these amounts are divided by 2 or 4 depending on their income bracket. However, a supplement can be paid on a sliding scale if household income for calendar year N-2 is slightly higher than the applicable income ceiling.
(4) – Does not apply to the elder of 2 children
(5) – Amount per day
(6) – For children born or adopted from April 1st, 2018 and on.
(7) – For children born or adopted from April 1st, 2014 and on.The amounts shown are paid to a couple with a single dependent child under the age of 3.
(8) – Upper income ceilings applicable for fall 2018 :
-24,453 € for 1 child
-30,096 € for 2 children
-35,739 € for 3 children,
-41,382 € for 4 children
The income taken into account is for 2016.
