Child who died at birth: Can you receive family benefits?

Verified 01 April 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (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 €2,163 or €1,082, depending on the parents' income.

Please note

if you are in possession of a lifeless birth certificate, you must send this document to the caisse.

Who shall I contact
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 €2,163 or €1,082, depending on the parents' income.

Please note

if you are in possession of a lifeless birth certificate, you must send this document to the caisse.

Who shall I contact