| Benefit type | Monthly amounts | BMAF%(2) | Means- tested | Subject to the CRDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family benefits(3) | ||||
| - for 2 children | € 148.52 | 32 % | no | yes |
| - for 3 children | € 338.80 | 73 % | no | yes |
| - for each additional child | € 190.29 | 41 % | no | yes |
| - Increase for each child over 14(4) | € 74.26 | 16 % | no | yes |
| Flat-rate allowance(3) | € 93.91 | 20.234 % | no | yes |
| Family income supplement | ||||
| - Base rate | € 193.30 | 41.65 % | yes | yes |
| - Increased rate | € 289.98 | 62.48 % | yes | yes |
| Family support allowance (ASF) | ||||
| - Full rate | € 261.06 | 56.25 % | no | yes |
| - Partial rate | € 195.86 | 42.20 % | no | yes |
| Education allowance for a disabled child (AEEH) | ||||
| - Basic allowance | € 149.26 | 32 % | no | no |
| - Supplement - 1st category | € 111.95 | 24 % | no | no |
| - Supplement - 2nd category . Single parent increase |
€ 303.19 € 60.64 |
65 % 13 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 3rd category . Single parent increase |
€ 429.12 € 83.96 |
92 % 18 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 4th category . Single parent increase |
€ 665.00 € 265.87 |
142.57 % 57 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 5th category . Single parent increase |
€ 849.90 € 340.50 |
182.21 % 73 % |
no | no |
| - Supplement - 6th category . Single parent increase |
€ 1,266.60 € 499.09 |
- 107 % |
no | no |
| Daily parental attendance allowance (AJPP) | ||||
| - Per day | € 64.54 | - | no | yes |
| - Per half-day | € 32.27 | - | no | yes |
| Supplement for expenses (monthly amounts) | € 126.20 | 27.19 % | yes | yes |
| Early childhood benefits program (PAJE) | ||||
| - Birth grant | € 1,066.30 | 229,75 % | yes | yes |
| - Adoption grant | € 2,132.58 | 459,50 % | yes | yes |
| - Basic allowance(5) | ||||
| . Full rate | € 193.30 | 41.65 % | yes | yes |
| . Partial rate | € 96.66 | 20.825 % | yes | yes |
| - Shared child-rearing benefit (PrePare) | ||||
| . Full rate | € 448.42 | 96.62 % | no | yes |
| . Partial rate (Employment ≤ 50%) | € 289.89 | 62.46 % | no | yes |
| . Partial rate (Employment between 50% and 80%) | € 167.22 | 36.03 % | no | yes |
| - Supplement for free choice of childcare (CMG)(5) | ||||
| Direct employment | ||||
| . If income ≤ €22,809 | € 529.28 | 114.04 % | yes | yes |
| . If income between €22,809 and €50,686 | € 333.75 | 71.91 % | yes | yes |
| . If income > €50,686 | € 202.22 | 43.14 % | no | yes |
| Association or company | ||||
| - which employs a registered childminder | ||||
| . If income ≤ €22,809 | € 800.92 | 172.57 % | yes | yes |
| . If income between €22,809 and €50,686 | € 667.44 | 143.81 % | yes | yes |
| . If income > €50,686 | € 533.96 | 115.05 % | no | yes |
| - which employs a home child carer, or for a micro-crèche | ||||
| . If income ≤ €22,809 | € 967.81 | 208.53 % | yes | yes |
| . If income between €22,809 and €50,686 | € 834.28 | 179.76 % | yes | yes |
| . If income > €50,686 | € 700.80 | 151 % | no | yes |
| Back-to-school allowance (ARS)(6) | ||||
| For each child aged 6 to 10 | € 416.40 | 89.72 % | yes | yes |
| For each child aged 11 to 14 | € 439.38 | 94.67 % | yes | yes |
| For each child aged 15 to 18 | € 454.60 | 97.95 % | yes | yes |
| Moving allowance (lump-sum payment) |
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| Maximum for three children | € 1,119.46 | 240 % | yes | no |
| For the 4th and each additional child | € 93.29 | 20 % | yes | no |
| Benefit for the death of a child (one-time payment) |
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| Maximum amount | € 2,251.16 | 485.05 % | yes | yes |
| Minimum amount | € 1,125.61 | 242.53 % | yes | yes |
(1) After CRDS withholding (0.5%).
(2) The monthly family benefits calculation basis (BMAF) is set by decree and is uprated on April 1st of each year. As from April 1st, 2024, it amounts to €466.44.
(3) 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 €74,966 (for a family with 2 children), €81,212 (for a family with 3 children), €87,458 (for a family with 4 children) + €6,246 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) The amounts shown are paid to a couple with a single dependent child under the age of 3.
(6) Upper income ceilings applicable for fall 2024:
- €27,141 for 1 child,
- €33,404 for 2 children,
- €39,667 for 3 children,
- €45,930 for 4 children.
