Birth bonus: amounts, conditions, what parents need to know for 2023

The 2023 birth bonus will concern women who are expecting a baby this year. How do I apply for this bonus? We tell you everything.

The arrival of a child in the family brings happiness to a family. future parents must prepare to welcome the new family member . At the same time, they also have to prepare to complete the paperwork. These steps require patience and calm from future parents. The request for certain aids must be done before childbirth . This is the case for the birth grant from the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales.

How to apply?

The birth bonus is an aid that you can benefit from to prepare for the arrival of your child . It will be used to finance the expenses related to the birth of the new family member.

The payment of the birth bonus takes place from the 7th month of pregnancy . You should therefore make your request to the family allowance fund as soon as possible. If you are affiliated with the agricultural scheme, you will have to apply to the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA).

Before submitting your application, you need to bring several documents . You will need to make a declaration of pregnancy to the CAF and the CPAM. And this, during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

You must also provide proof of a document proving that you reside in France for at least 6 months per year . You must also provide supporting documents that prove that you respect the income limit for benefit from this bonus .

According to the Service Public website, the payment of the birth bonus is maintained in the event of the death of the child . And this, only if the death occurs from the 1st day following the 5th month of pregnancy.

What is the amount of the birth bonus?

The amount of the birth premium varies according to the number of children in the household . The number of children you are expecting also determines the amount of the bonus you will receive.

If you have a multiple pregnancy, you will receive a bonus for each child . If you are expecting triplets, the amount of the birth grant will triple. You just need to provide proof of a medical certificate which specifies the number of children to be born .

Until March 31, 2022, the amount of the birth bonus was 965.34 euros . On April 1, 2022, this premium was revalued. She is now at 1,003.97 euros per unborn child .

If you wish to know the amount of your birth allowance, you can consult the simulations on the CAF website . Log in to your account and go to the PAJE category or childcare service.

You must quickly declare changes in your family situation to the CAF or the MSA. Some changes in circumstances can open you up to new rights .

If you have changed your address, you can use the service dedicated to changes of residence . This service is available on the Service Public website. You must also inform the main public bodies such as CAF or MSA if there is:

• Change of email address
• Change of landline
• Change of mobile phone

What are the income limits to respect?

To calculate your birth bonus, the CAF take into account your income . The amount of the birth grant in 2023 will depend on your resources in 2021. CAF and MSA have established an income ceiling to be respected .

This ceiling varies according to the number of earned incomes in your family. The ceiling is also different if you are a single parent or not . It should be noted that the family situation to be specified is that of the 6th month of pregnancy. The unborn child therefore counts as a dependent child for the future parents.

For a dependent child, the income of a couple with a single income must not exceed 33,040 euros . If it is a couple with 2 incomes or single parents, the ceiling is 43,665 euros.

For 2 dependent children, a couple with a single income must not earn more than 39,648 euros . If the couple has 2 incomes, they must not have received more than 50,273 euros in 2021. This limit also applies for a single parent with 2 dependent children .

Source : Feminine