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Free choice of mode of care (CMG) - Maternal assistant
Verified 01 May 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (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.
The Childcare Choice Supplement (CMG) is part of the Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECEC). This is a partial payment of the remuneration of an approved childminder. The amount of the CMG varies depending on the number of dependent children, your child's age and your resources. A minimum of 15% you will be responsible for any costs. There are 2 situations: you directly employ a mother's assistant or you call on an intermediary organization.
What applies to you ?
Direct Hiring
The Child Care Choice Supplement (CMG) is a financial assistance paid to offset the cost of child care.
Direct employment of a childminder
You must use a childminder (your child is being cared for at home).
The gross remuneration shall not exceed €57.60 per day per child cared for.
The add-in supports up to 85% compensation.
Age of the child
Your child must be under 6 years of age.
Minimum on-call time
Your child should be kept for at least 16 hours a month.
Please note
because of the health crisis, the GMC is paid from the first hour of reception.
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
You are also entitled to the Free Choice of Custody Supplement (GMC) if you or your spouse are in any of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract of civic service
- 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 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
You are also entitled to the Free Choice of Custody Supplement (GMC) if you are in one of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract of civic service
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a process of professional integration
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker
The amount varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2021 which is taken into account for 2023.
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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 21,661 | €506.01 | €253.00 |
Greater than 21,661 and less than or equal 48,135 | €319.07 | €159.56 |
Greater than 48,135 | €191.42 | €95.71 |
Example :
If the childminder is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €159.56, this aid being less than 85% the salary due.
If the childminder is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €159.56 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €136.
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 24,735 | €506.01 | €253.00 |
Greater than 24,735 and less than or equal 54,968 | €319.07 | €159.56 |
Greater than 54,968 | €191.42 | €95.71 |
Example :
If the childminder is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €159.56, this aid being less than 85% the salary due.
If the childminder is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €159.56 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €136.
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 27,809 | €506.01 | €253.00 |
Greater than 27,809 and less than or equal 61,801 | €319.07 | €159.56 |
Greater than 61,801 | €191.42 | €95.71 |
Example :
If the childminder is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €159.56, this aid being less than 85% the salary due.
If the childminder is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €159.56 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €136.
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 30,883 | €506.01 | €253.00 |
Greater than 30,883 and less than or equal 68,634 | €319.07 | €159.56 |
Greater than 68,634 | €191.42 | €95.71 |
Example :
If the childminder is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum assistance of €253.00, this aid being less than 85% the salary due.
If the childminder is paid €260 per month, the maximum aid of €253.00 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% the salary due, or €221.
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 €30,325 | €657.81 | €328.91 |
Greater than €30,325 and less than or equal €67,389 | €414.79 | €207.43 |
Greater than €67,389 | €248.84 | €124.42 |
FYI
you don't have to pay any premiums.
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 €34,629 | €657.81 | €328.91 |
Greater than €34,629 and less than or equal €76,955 | €414.79 | €207.43 |
Greater than €76,955 | €248.84 | €124.42 |
FYI
you don't have to pay any premiums.
3 children
Your situation | Maximum monthly support amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent child(ren) | Annual Resources | For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years |
3 children | Less than or equal to €38,933 | €657.81 | €328.91 |
Greater than €38,933 and less than or equal €86,521 | €414.79 | €207.43 | |
Greater than €86,521 | €248.84 | €124.42 | |
FYI
you don't have to pay any premiums.
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 €43,236 | €657.81 | €328.91 |
Greater than €43,236 and less than or equal €96,088 | €414.79 | €207.43 |
Greater than €96,088 | €248.84 | €124.42 |
FYI
you don't have to pay any premiums.
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, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for more than 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:
- couples whose two members work 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.
Disabled parent
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 can be combined with the increase for work and custody at atypical hours.
You are affected if you work at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for more than 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:
- couples whose two members work 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.
Disabled child
If your child is entitled to Education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
the aid, including increases, shall not exceed 85% expenses.
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 |
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 Urssaf Service Pajemploi to report the wages paid to your employee.
Urssaf Service Pajemploi en ligne
You have to declare your employee's remuneration each month to be able to obtain the CMG payment.
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 of your maternal assistant, the National Pajemploi Center will take care of the withdrawal of the salary from your bank account, after having deducted the amount of the CMG.
3 days after the declaration, he pays the salary into the maternal assistant's bank account.
FYI
before using the Pajemploi+ service, you must have obtained the agreement of the maternal assistant.
The CMG is paid from the month of your application. It stops on calendar month where one of the conditions is no longer met.
It is paid for each child in custody.
Caf
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation.
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your Caf: titleContent.
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.
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 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.
Call on an authorized body
In order to be eligible for the CMG, you must call on an association or a company employing licensed childminders (your child is kept in the home of the childminder).
The organization must be authorized by the department.
The add-in supports up to 85% costs due to the organization.
Age of the child
Your child must be under 6 years of age.
Minimum on-call time
Your child should be kept for at least 16 hours a month.
Please note
because of the health crisis, the GMC is paid from the first hour of reception.
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
You are also entitled to the Free Choice of Custody Supplement (GMC) if you or your spouse are in any of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract of civic service
- 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 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
You are also entitled to the Free Choice of Custody Supplement (GMC) if you are in one of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract of civic service
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a process of professional integration
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker
The maximum amount of support will vary depending on your situation and resources. It's the categorical net income of 2021 which is taken into account for the review of your rights for the year 2023.
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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 21,661 | €765.71 | €382.85 |
Greater than 21,661 and less than or equal 48,135 | €638.10 | €319.05 |
Greater than 48,135 | €510.49 | €255.25 |
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 €319.05, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €320 per month, the maximum aid of €319.05 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €272.
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 24,735 | €765.71 | €382.85 |
Greater than 24,735 and less than or equal 54,968 | €638.10 | €319.05 |
Greater than 54,968 | €510.49 | €255.25 |
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 €319.05, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €320 per month, the maximum aid of €319.05 represents more than 85% the salary due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €272.
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 27,809 | €765.71 | €382.85 |
Greater than 27,809 and less than or equal 61,801 | €638.10 | €319.05 |
Greater than 61,801 | €510.49 | €255.25 |
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 €319.05, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs €320 per month, the maximum aid of €319.05 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €272.
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 30,883 | €765.71 | €382.85 |
Greater than 30,883 and less than or equal 68,634 | €638.10 | €319.05 |
Greater than 68,634 | €510.49 | €255.25 |
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 €382.85, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If the organization costs him €400 per month, the maximum aid of €382.85 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €340.
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 | |
Up to €30,325 | €898.83 | €497.71 |
Enter €30,325 and €67,389 | €829.53 | €733.82 |
Greater than €67,389 | €663.64 | €587.06 |
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €34,629 | €898.83 | €497.71 |
Enter €34,629 and €76,955 | €829.53 | €733.82 |
Greater than €76,955 | €663.64 | €587.06 |
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €38,933 | €898.83 | €497.71 |
Enter €38,933 and €86,521 | €829.53 | €733.82 |
Greater than €86,521 | €663.64 | €587.06 |
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €43,236 | €898.83 | €497.71 |
Enter €43,236 and €96,088 | €829.53 | €733.82 |
Greater than €96,088 | €663.64 | €587.06 |
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, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for more than 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:
- couples whose two members work 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.
Disabled parent
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 can be combined with the increase for work and custody at atypical hours.
You are affected if you work at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for more than 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:
- couples whose two members work 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.
Disabled child
If your child is entitled to Education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
the aid, including increases, shall not exceed 85% expenses.
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 two.
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 GMC is 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 paid for each child in care.
Caf
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation.
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your Caf: titleContent.
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.
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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