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Free choice of mode of care (CMG) supplement - Home care
Verified 01 April 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Reform of the free choice of custody supplement (CMG)
Published on 1 January 2023
Law of 23 December 2022 on financing social security for 2023 reform the supplement of free choice of the mode garde (CMG).
A decree is expected on this.
In the meantime, the information on this page is up to date.
What is the Free Choice of Custody Supplement (GMC)? This is a partial assumption of the remuneration of a home care worker. It is part of the Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECHP). The amount varies depending on the number of dependent children, your child's age and your resources. The rules may vary depending on whether you are directly employing a person or going through an organization. We're laying out the regulations for you.
What applies to you ?
Direct employment
The supplement to the freedom to choose the mode of care (CMG) is a financial aid paid by Caf: titleContent or the MSA: titleContent to offset the cost of child care.
All of the following conditions must be met.
Direct use of home care
You must directly employ someone who is caring for your child at home.
You should not benefit from exemption from social security contributions for the employee.
The add-in supports up to 85% of his remuneration.
Age of the child
Your child must be under 6 years of age.
Conditions related to the activity
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You live as a couple
In order to benefit from the supplement of free choice of the mode of care (CMG), you have to work.
It suffices that you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or cohabiting partner) meets this condition.
Please note
in the case of self-employment (traders, craftsmen, professionals, etc.), you must be up to date with social security contributions for old-age insurance.
You are considered in a work situation if you or your spouse are in any of the following situations:
- Accident at work Sick pay, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Compensated unemployment
- Paid vocational training
Warning
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your spouse are in any of the following :
- Student
- In civic service contract
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a process of professional integration
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker.
You are entitled to the free choice of custody supplement (CMG).
You live alone
In order to benefit from the supplement of free choice of the mode of care (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
in the case of self-employment (traders, craftsmen, professionals, etc.), you must be up to date with social security contributions for old-age insurance.
You are considered in a work situation if you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or cohabiting partner) are in any of the following situations:
- Accident at work Sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption,
- Compensated unemployment
- Paid vocational training
Warning
The activity condition is therefore not requested.if you are in any of the following:
- Student
- In civic service contract
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a process of professional integration
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker.
You are entitled to the free choice of custody supplement (CMG).
The amount of care varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2022 which is taken into account for 2024.
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You live as a couple
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 22,809 | €529.28 | €264.64 |
Greater than 22,809 and less than or equal 50,686 | €333.75 | €166.90 |
Greater than 50,686 | €200.22 | €100.11 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
If home care is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €166.90, the aid representing less than 85% the salary due.
If paid €170 per month, the maximum aid of €166.90 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €144.50.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 26,046 | €529.28 | €264.64 |
Greater than 26,046 and less than or equal 57,881 | €333.75 | €166.90 |
Greater than 57,881 | €200.22 | €100.11 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
If home care is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €166.90, the aid representing less than 85% the salary due.
If paid €170 per month, the maximum aid of €166.90 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €144.50.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 29,283 | €529.28 | €264.64 |
Greater than 29,283 and less than or equal 65,076 | €333.75 | €166.90 |
Greater than 65,076 | €200.22 | €100.11 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
If home care is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €166.90, the aid representing less than 85% the salary due.
If paid €170 per month, the maximum aid of €166.90 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €144.50.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 32,520 | €529.28 | €264.64 |
Greater than 32,520 and less than or equal 72,271 | €333.75 | €166.90 |
Greater than 72,271 | €200.22 | €100.11 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
If home care is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €264.64, the aid representing less than 85% the salary due.
If paid €270 per month, the maximum aid of €264.64 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €229.50.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €31,933 | €688.07 | €344.03 |
Greater than €31,933 and less than or equal €70,960 | €433.87 | €216.97 |
Greater than €70,960 | €260.29 | €130.14 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €36,465 | €688.07 | €344.03 |
Greater than €36,465 and less than or equal €81,033 | €433.87 | €216.97 |
Greater than €81,033 | €260.29 | €130.14 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €40,997 | €688.07 | €344.03 |
Greater than €40,997 and less than or equal €91,106 | €433.87 | €216.97 |
Greater than €91,106 | €260.29 | €130.14 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €45,529 | €688.07 | €344.03 |
Greater than €45,529 and less than or equal €101,179 | €433.87 | €216.97 |
Greater than €101,179 | €260.29 | €130.14 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Depending on your situation, the amount of the GMC may be increased:
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Custody at atypical times
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child looked after at least 25 hours in the month during the night, Sunday or public holidays.
Atypical working periods shall cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The increase shall be granted:
- Couples whose the two members work during non-standard hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 10%.
This increase can be combined with the increase granted if you (or the person with whom you live in a couple) collect Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
Please note
the aid, together with all the increases, shall not exceed 85% of the expenditure due. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive any aid, even increased by more than €425.
Parent receiving Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
The surcharge applies if you (or the person with whom you live in a couple) collect Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
This increase is cumulative with the increase for work and childcare at atypical hours.
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for at least 25 hours in the month during these hours.
Atypical working periods shall cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The increase shall be granted:
- To couples of which the 2 members work during non-standard hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 10%.
Please note
The aid, together with all the increases, shall not exceed 85% of the expenditure due. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive any aid, even increased by more than €425.
Child whose parents perceive the AEEH
If your child is entitled to Education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), on maximum amount of the cost of the expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
the aid, including increases, shall not exceed 85% expenses. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive any aid, even increased by more than €425.
Part-time work and cumulation with PreParE
In case of part-time work, the GMC may be cumulated with the PreParE. If the part-time parent has a working time of less than or equal to 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the CMG is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | CMG payment |
|---|---|
For an activity or vocational training paid part-time not more than 50% | Possible (50% of the amount of the supplement) |
For a professional activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full-rate supplement amount) |
For a cessation of professional activity | Impossible |
You only pay part of the premiums.
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For a child under 3 years of age
Support is 50% contributions, up to €496 per month (up to 3e birthday).
For a child aged 3 to 6 years
Support is 50% up to €249 per month.
FYI
if you have 2 children (one under 3 and the other between 3 and 6), the Caf or MSA applies the ceiling for 1 child under 3.
Caf
You're not a recipient
You can apply online:
Request for a supplement to the free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Cf
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
You're already a beneficiary
You can apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Cf (recipient)
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
MSA
You're not a recipient
You can create an account and apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
You're already a beneficiary
You can apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA (recipient)
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
As an employer, you must register with Pajemploi to report the wages paid to your home care.
Urssaf Service Pajemploi en ligne
To obtain your CMG, you have to report monthly the remuneration paid for custody.
The Pajemploi center calculates and pays you the amount of the CMG. It tells you how much money you may have to pay.
You can also join the Pajemploi+ service on your personal space.
In this case, 2 days after the declaration of salary, the national Pajemploi center will take charge of the salary from your bank account, after having deducted the amount of the CMG.
3 days after the declaration, he pays the salary to the employee's bank account.
FYI
before using the Pajemploi+ service, you must have the agreement of your employee.
The CMG is paid from the month of your application. It stops on calendar month where one of the conditions is no longer met.
The supplement is the same regardless of the number of children in care.
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.
Through an organization
The Child Care Choice Supplement (CMG) is financial assistance to offset the cost of child care.
All of the following conditions must be met.
Call on an authorized body
To take advantage of the CMG, you need to hire an association or a company that employs caregivers at home.
The agency must be authorized by the prefect.
The add-in supports up to 85% costs due to the organization.
Age of the child
The child must be under 6 years of age.
Minimum on-call time
Your child should be kept for at least 16 hours a month.
Conditions related to the activity
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You live as a couple
In order to benefit from the supplement of free choice of the mode of care (CMG), you have to work.
It suffices that you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or cohabiting partner) meets this condition.
Please note
in the case of self-employment (traders, craftsmen, professionals, etc.), you must be up to date with social security contributions for old-age insurance.
You are considered in a work situation if you or your spouse are in any of the following situations:
- Accident at work Sick pay, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Compensated unemployment
- Paid vocational training
Warning
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your spouse are in any of the following :
- Student
- In civic service contract
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a process of professional integration
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker.
You are entitled to the free choice of custody supplement (CMG).
You live alone
In order to benefit from the supplement of free choice of the mode of care (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
in the case of self-employment (traders, craftsmen, professionals, etc.), you must be up to date with social security contributions for old-age insurance.
You are considered in a work situation if you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or cohabiting partner) are in any of the following situations:
- Accident at work Sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption,
- Compensated unemployment
- Paid vocational training
Warning
The activity condition is therefore not requested.if you are in any of the following:
- Student
- In civic service contract
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a process of professional integration
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker.
You are entitled to the free choice of custody supplement (CMG).
The maximum amount of care varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2022 which is taken into account for 2024.
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You live as a couple
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 22,809 | €967.83 | €483.91 |
Greater than 22,809 and less than or equal 50,686 | €834.30 | €417.15 |
Greater than 50,686 | €700.82 | €350.42 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €417.15, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €417.15 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €357.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 26,046 | €967.83 | €483.91 |
Greater than 26,046 and less than or equal 57,881 | €834.30 | €417.15 |
Greater than 57,881 | €700.82 | €350.42 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €417.15, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €417.15 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €357.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 29,283 | €967.83 | €483.91 |
Greater than 29,283 and less than or equal 65,076 | €834.30 | €417.15 |
Greater than 65,076 | €700.82 | €350.42 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €417.15, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €417.15 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €357.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 32,520 | €967.83 | €483.91 |
Greater than 32,520 and less than or equal 72,271 | €834.30 | €417.15 |
Greater than 72,271 | €700.82 | €350.42 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €600 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €483.91, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €500 per month, the maximum aid of €483.91 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €425.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €31,933 | €1,258.18 | €629.09 |
Enter €31,933 and €70,960 | €1,084.59 | €542.30 |
Greater than €70,960 | €911.07 | €455.53 |
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €36,465 | €1,258.18 | €629.09 |
Enter €36,465 and €81,033 | €1,084.59 | €542.30 |
Greater than €81,033 | €911.07 | €455.53 |
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €40,997 | €1,258.18 | €629.09 |
Enter €40,997 and €91,106 | €1,084.59 | €542.30 |
Greater than €91,106 | €911.07 | €455.53 |
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €45,529 | €1,258.18 | €629.09 |
Enter €45,529 and €101,179 | €1,084.59 | €542.30 |
Greater than €101,179 | €911.07 | €455.53 |
Depending on your situation, the amount of the GMC may be increased:
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Custody at atypical times
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child looked after at least 25 hours in the month during the night, Sunday or public holidays.
Atypical working periods shall cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The increase shall be granted:
- Couples whose the two members work during non-standard hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 10%.
This increase can be combined with the increase granted if you (or the person with whom you live in a couple) collect Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
Please note
the aid, together with all the increases, shall not exceed 85% of the expenditure due. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive any aid, even increased by more than €425.
Parent receiving Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
The surcharge applies if you (or the person with whom you live in a couple) collect Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
This increase is cumulative with the increase for work and childcare at atypical hours.
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for at least 25 hours in the month during these hours.
Atypical working periods shall cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The increase shall be granted:
- To couples of which the 2 members work during non-standard hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 10%.
Please note
The aid, together with all the increases, shall not exceed 85% of the expenditure due. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive any aid, even increased by more than €425.
Child whose parents perceive the AEEH
If your child is entitled to Education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), on maximum amount of the cost of the expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
the aid, including increases, shall not exceed 85% expenses. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive any aid, even increased by more than €425.
In case of part-time work, the GMC may be cumulated with the PreParE. If the part-time parent has a working time of less than or equal to 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the CMG is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | CMG payment |
|---|---|
For an activity or vocational training paid part-time not more than 50% | Possible (50% of the amount of the supplement) |
For a professional activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full-rate supplement amount) |
For a cessation of professional activity | Impossible |
Caf
You're not a recipient
You can apply online:
Request for a supplement to the free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Cf
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
You're already a beneficiary
You can apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Cf (recipient)
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
MSA
You're not a recipient
You can create an account and apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
You're already a beneficiary
You can apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA (recipient)
FYI
multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care may be combined. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
The supplement shall be paid in the month of the application if the conditions are met.
Payment ends on calendar month where one of the conditions is no longer met.
The supplement is the same regardless of the number of children in care.
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.
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