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Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECHP): Birth premium
Verified 01 April 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Condition of stability of stay in France: change from 1 January 2025
Published on 22 April 2024
One decree set at 9 months (instead of 6 months) during the calendar year of payment the period of presence in France to receive family benefits.
This change will take place on 1er january 2025.
This page will be updated at that time.
In the meantime, the information on this page is up to date.
What is the baby bonus called the Early Childhood Care Benefit (YCDB)? It's a means-tested premium paid during pregnancy to prepare for the child's arrival. It helps you finance expenses related to the birth of a child. We're giving you the regulations to know.
What applies to you ?
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 2022 which is taken into account for 2024.
Torque
Number of dependent children (born or unborn) | Couple with 2 incomes | Couple with only one income |
|---|---|---|
1 child | €45,979 | €34,791 |
2 children | €52,937 | €41,749 |
3 children | €61,287 | €50,099 |
Per additional child | €8,350 | €8,350 |
There are 2 revenues if each receives an annual amount of €5,594 or more (in 2022) 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 | €45,979 |
2 children | €52,937 |
3 children | €61,287 |
Per additional child | €8,350 |
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 6 months (consecutive or not) during thecalendar year payment of benefits.
The application shall be considered during the 6the months after the start of pregnancy.
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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:
General case
The net amount of the birth premium is €1,066.31.
multiple birth cases
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 €1,066.31.
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.
Caf
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, 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 (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSA: titleContent.
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)
Justification for the first compulsory prenatal medical examination of the mother
Birth grant: Article L531-2
Conditions of resources
Benchmark Revenue
Amount: Article D531-2
FAQ
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Ministry of Health