Child who died at birth: Can you receive family benefits?
Verified 01 April 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The situation differs depending on whether you are under the general scheme (Cf) or the agricultural scheme (MSA):
Caf
Parents may perceive birth premium in any of the following situations:
- Delivery (or termination of pregnancy) occurs on or after 1er day of the calendar month following 5e month of pregnancy (from 6e months of pregnancy), regardless of whether the child was born lifeless (stillborn) or lively and viable
- Delivery (or termination of pregnancy) occurs before this date for a child born lively and viable (with a birth certificate and a death certificate).
Depending on the case, the fund must be provided with either a birth certificate or proof of pregnancy.
FYI
The baby bonus is means-tested.
Parents may also perceive the lump-sum allowance paid in the event of the death of a child.
It is granted if the death occurs from the 20the pregnancy week.
The lump sum allowance is €2,300.93 or €1,150.49, depending on the parents' income.
Please note
If you are in possession of a lifeless birth certificate, you must send this document to the cash register.
MSA
Parents may perceive birth premium in any of the following situations:
- Delivery (or termination of pregnancy) occurs on or after 1er day of the calendar month following 5e month of pregnancy (from 6e months of pregnancy), regardless of whether the child was born lifeless (stillborn) or lively and viable
- Delivery (or termination of pregnancy) occurs before this date for a child born lively and viable (with a birth certificate and a death certificate).
Depending on the case, the fund must be provided with either a birth certificate or proof of pregnancy.
FYI
The baby bonus is means-tested.
Parents may also perceive the lump-sum allowance paid in the event of the death of a child.
It is granted if the death occurs from the 20the pregnancy week.
The lump sum allowance is €2,300.93 or €1,150.49, depending on the parents' income.
Please note
If you are in possession of a lifeless birth certificate, you must send this document to the cash register.
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)
Birth premium
Civil status rules for a child who died at birth
Creation of the lump sum allowance in the event of the death of a child (Article 5)
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