Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECHP): Birth premium
Verified 01 April 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The rules for obtaining the premiumadoption of the Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECEC) are different.
These conditions are linked to pregnancy, the upper limit on resources and residence in France.
Conditions related to pregnancy
To be eligible for the birth grant, you submit to the 1er prenatal medical examination during pregnancy.
You declare your pregnancy before the end of 3e months of pregnancy.
Resource ceiling
Your resources must not exceed an amount determined according to your family situation. It's the categorical net income of 2023 which is taken into account for 2025.
Torque
Number of dependent children (born or unborn) | Couple with 2 incomes | Couple with only one income |
|---|---|---|
1 child | €48,186 | €36,461 |
2 children | €55,478 | €43,753 |
3 children | €64,229 | €52,504 |
Per additional child | €8,751 | €8,751 |
There are 2 revenues if each receives an annual amount of €5,983 or more (in 2023) from an occupational activity or from daily allowances for accidents at work or occupational diseases.
Lone parent
Number of dependent child(ren) (born or unborn) | Resource ceiling |
|---|---|
1 child | €48,186 |
2 children | €55,478 |
3 children | €64,229 |
Per additional child | €8,751 |
Please note
In order to qualify for the birth premium, the family situation is assessed on 1erfirst day of the calendar month following 5e month of pregnancy (i.e. beginning of 7 eseventh month of pregnancy). The unborn child counts for 1 dependent child.
Residence in France
You have to stay in France for more than 9 months (consecutive or not) during thecalendar year payment of benefits.
The application shall be considered during the 6the months after the start of pregnancy.
The approach differs depending on whether you are dependent on the general diet (CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund) or the agricultural scheme (MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society):
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General case (Cf)
You are not yet receiving a Cfa benefit
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
You're already on Cfa
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
Agricultural Scheme (AMM)
You're not a recipient
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can create an account and apply online:
You're already a beneficiary
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
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General case (Cf)
You are not yet receiving a Cfa benefit
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
You're already on Cfa
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
Agricultural Scheme (AMM)
You're not a recipient
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can create an account and apply online:
You're already a beneficiary
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
The amount is not the same if you have twins, triplets, etc.
General case
The net amount of the birth premium is €1,084.44.
Twins, triplets, ...
If multiple births are expected, it is paid as many bonuses as unborn children, on the basis of a medical certificate stating the number of unborn children.
This premium is €1,084.44.
The premium shall be paid before the last day of calendar month following 6e month of pregnancy.
FYI
In the event of the death of the child, the birth premium shall be maintained if death occurs from 1er day of the month following 5e months of pregnancy.
You have to differentiate according to whether you depend on the CafCaf : Family Allowance Fund or the MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society :
Caf
There are several changes that can occur.
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
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Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
MSA
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society.
You can also go on site or submit the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
If you change your department, the MSA of your home will automatically transfer the file to your new cash register. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
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Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society.
You can also go on site or submit the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
If you change your department, the MSA of your home will automatically transfer the file to your new cash register. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
If you are dependent on the general diet
Family Allowance Fund (Caf)If you are dependent on the farm plan
Mutual Social Agricultural Organization (MSA)