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Child Care Option (CMG) - Maternal Assistant
Verified 01 January 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Change of the Custody Option (CMG)
Published on 1 January 2023
Law of 23 December 2022 on the financing of social security for 2023 Reforms the optional add-on of the guard mode (CMG).
A decree is expected on this matter.
Pending, the information presented on this page is up to date.
The free choice of care supplement (CMG) is part of the child care service (Paje). This is a partial payment for the remuneration of a licenced maternal assistant. The amount of the GMC varies depending on the number of dependent children, the age of your child and your resources. Minimum of 15% you will be charged a fee. There are 2 situations: you directly employ a maternal assistant or you use an intermediary agency.
What applies to you ?
Direct Hire
The Child Care Option Supplement (CMG) is a financial assistance paid to offset the cost of child care.
Direct employment of a mother's assistant
You must directly use maternal assistant (your child is kept at home).
His gross remuneration shall not exceed €56.35 per day and per child cared for.
The add-in supports up to 85% of the remuneration.
Age of child
Your child must be under the age of 6.
Minimum period of custody
Your child must be cared for at least 16 hours a month.
Please note
due to the health crisis, the CMG is paid from the first hour of reception.
Activity-related conditions
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You live together
To take advantage of the additional choice of custody method (CMG), you have to work.
It is enough or spouse (Civil partnership or partner or partner) fulfils this condition.
Please note
if you are working as a self-employed person (trader, artisan, professional, etc.), you must be up to date with the old-age insurance contributions.
You are considered in a work situation if or spouse are either:
- Daily sickness, maternity, adoption, paternity, accident at work
- Unpaid
- Paid vocational training
You also have the right to the additional choice of custody method (CMG) if or spouse are in one of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract civil service
- Allowance for adults with disabilities (AAH)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a professional integration process
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a job applicant
You live alone
To take advantage of the additional choice of custody method (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
if you are working as a self-employed person (trader, artisan, professional, etc.), you must be up to date with the old-age insurance contributions.
You are considered in a work situation if or spouse (Civil partnership or partner or partner)
- Daily sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption, accident at work
- Unpaid
- Paid vocational training
You also have the right to the additional free choice of custody (CMG) if you are in one of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract civil service
- Allowance for adults with disabilities (AAH)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a professional integration process
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a job applicant
The amount varies depending on your family situation and your resources. That's the categorical net income of 2020 which shall be taken into account for 2022.
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You live together
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 21,661 | €498.34 | €249.17 |
Greater Than 21,661 and not less than 48,135 | €314.24 | €157.14 |
Greater Than 48,135 | €188.52 | €94.26 |
Example :
If the mother's assistant is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €157.14, with less than 85% pay.
If the mother's assistant is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €157.14 is more than 85% pay. So parents touch 85% of the salary due or €136.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 24,735 | €498.34 | €249.17 |
Greater Than 24,735 and not less than 54,968 | €314.24 | €157.14 |
Greater Than 54,968 | €188.52 | €94.26 |
Example :
If the mother's assistant is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €157.14, with less than 85% pay.
If the mother's assistant is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €157.14 is more than 85% pay. So parents touch 85% of the salary due or €136.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 27,809 | €498.34 | €249.17 |
Greater Than 27,809 and not less than 61,801 | €314.24 | €157.14 |
Greater Than 61,801 | €188.52 | €94.26 |
Example :
If the mother's assistant is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €157.14, with less than 85% pay.
If the mother's assistant is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €157.14 is more than 85% pay. So parents touch 85% of the salary due or €136.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 30,883 | €498.34 | €249.17 |
Greater Than 30,883 and not less than 68,634 | €314.24 | €157.14 |
Greater Than 68,634 | €188.52 | €94.26 |
Example :
If the mother's assistant is paid €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €249.17, with less than 85% pay.
If the mother's assistant is paid €160 per month, the maximum aid of €249.17 is more than 85% pay. So parents touch 85% of the salary due or €136.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €30,325 | €647.84 | €323.92 |
Greater Than €30,325 and not less than €67,389 | €408.51 | €204.28 |
Greater Than €67,389 | €245.07 | €122.53 |
FYI
you do not have to pay any premiums.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €34,629 | €647.84 | €323.92 |
Greater Than €34,629 and not less than €76,955 | €408.51 | €204.28 |
Greater Than €76,955 | €245.07 | €122.53 |
FYI
you do not have to pay any premiums.
3 children
Your location | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent child(s) | Annual Resources | For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years |
3 children | Less than or equal to €38,933 | €647.84 | €323.92 |
Greater Than €38,933 and not less than €86,521 | €408.51 | €204.28 | |
Greater Than €86,521 | €245.07 | €122.53 | |
FYI
you do not have to pay any premiums.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €43,236 | €647.84 | €323.92 |
Greater Than €43,236 and not less than €96,088 | €408.51 | €204.28 |
Greater Than €96,088 | €245.07 | €122.53 |
FYI
you do not have to pay any premiums.
Depending on your situation, the GMC amount can be increased:
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Keep to unusual times
You are concerned if you work at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child cared for more than 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical work periods cover the following days and hours:
- 10 pm to 6 am Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The mark-up is awarded:
- couples with 2 members working atypical hours,
- to the isolated parent.
The maximum amount of the expenses shall be increased by 10%.
This increase is cumulative with the increase granted if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) receive Adult Disability Allowance (AAH).
Please note
the aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% of expenses due.
Disabled Parent
The increase applies if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) collect Adult Disability Allowance (AAH). The maximum amount of the expenses shall be increased by 30%.
This increase can be combined with the increase for work and keeps at atypical times.
You are concerned if you work at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child cared for more than 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical work periods cover the following days and hours:
- 10 pm to 6 am Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The mark-up is awarded:
- couples with 2 members working atypical hours,
- to the isolated parent.
The maximum amount of the expenses shall be increased by 10%.
Please note
the aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% of expenses due.
Disabled child
If your child is entitled to education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount of the cost allowance shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
aid, including increases, shall remain capped at 85% expenditure.
Part-time work and cumulation with PreParE
In case part-time work, the CMG can be combined with the PreByE.
If the part-time parent has working time less than or equal to 50% of his regular working time, the amount of the GMC is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | CMG payment |
|---|---|
For part-time work or vocational training not exceeding 50% | Possible (50% the amount of the supplement) |
For a business activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full rate supplement amount) |
For cessation of professional activity | Cannot |
Caf
You're not an allocator
You can apply online:
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
You're already an allocator
You can apply online:
Request for additional free choice of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Caf (recipient)
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
MSA
You're not an allocator
You can create an account and request it online:
Request for additional free choice of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
You're already an allocator
You can apply online:
Request for additional free choice of custody method (Cmg-Paje) - MSA (recipient)
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
As an employer, you must register with Urssaf Service Pajemploi to report the wages paid to your employee.
Urssaf Service Pajemploi en ligne
You must report your employee's earnings each month to be eligible for the GMC payment.
The Pajemploi Centre calculates and pays you the GMC amount. It tells you the amount of money that may be left for you.
You can also join the Pajemploi+ service on your personal space.
In this case, 2 days after the declaration of your maternal assistant's salary, the Pajemploi National Centre will take the salary from your bank account, after deducting the amount of the CMG.
3 days after the declaration, he remits the salary to the mother's bank account.
FYI
Before using the Pajemploi+ service, you must have obtained the agreement of the maternal assistant.
The GMC is paid from the month of your application. He stops on calendar during which one of the conditions is no longer met.
It is paid for each child kept.
Caf
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Check with your Caf: titleContent.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
MSA
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Check with your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go there or send the form cerfa 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
Please note
if you change departments, the MSA in your home of departure will automatically take care of the transfer of the file to your new caisse. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Through an organisation
The optional childcare supplement (CMG) is a financial aid paid by the Caf: titleContent or MSA: titleContent to offset the cost of child care.
All of the following conditions must be met.
Involve an authorised body
To be eligible for the GMC, you must call on an association or a company employing approved maternal assistants (your child is kept at the mother's home).
The organisation must be authorised by the department.
The add-in supports up to 85% costs due to the organisation.
Age of child
Your child must be under the age of 6.
Minimum length of care
Your child must be cared for at least 16 hours a month.
Please note
due to the health crisis, the CMG is paid from the first hour of reception.
Activity-related conditions
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You live together
To take advantage of the additional choice of custody method (CMG), you have to work.
It is enough or spouse (Civil partnership or partner or partner) fulfils this condition.
Please note
if you are working as a self-employed person (trader, artisan, professional, etc.), you must be up to date with the old-age insurance contributions.
You are considered in a work situation if or spouse are either:
- Daily sickness, maternity, adoption, paternity, accident at work
- Unpaid
- Paid vocational training
You also have the right to the additional choice of custody method (CMG) if or spouse are in one of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract civil service
- Allowance for adults with disabilities (AAH)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a professional integration process
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a job applicant
You live alone
To take advantage of the additional choice of custody method (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
if you are working as a self-employed person (trader, artisan, professional, etc.), you must be up to date with the old-age insurance contributions.
You are considered in a work situation if or spouse (Civil partnership or partner or partner)
- Daily sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption, accident at work
- Unpaid
- Paid vocational training
You also have the right to the additional free choice of custody (CMG) if you are in one of the following situations:
- Student
- In contract civil service
- Allowance for adults with disabilities (AAH)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and in a professional integration process
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a job applicant
The maximum amount of support will vary depending on your situation and resources. That's the categorical net income of 2020 which is taken into account for the review of your rights for the year 2022.
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You live together
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 21,661 | €754.10 | €377.05 |
Greater Than 21,661 and not less than 48,135 | €628.42 | €314.21 |
Greater Than 48,135 | €502.75 | €251.38 |
Example :
If the organisation costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €314.21, with less than 85% of expenses due.
If the organisation costs €300 per month, the maximum aid of €314.21 is more than 85% of expenses due. So parents touch 85% of the expenditure due, or €255.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 24,735 | €754.10 | €377.05 |
Greater Than 24,735 and not less than 54,968 | €628.42 | €314.21 |
Greater Than 54,968 | €502.75 | €251.38 |
Example :
If the organisation costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €314.21, with less than 85% of expenses due.
If the organisation costs €300 per month, the maximum aid of €314.21 is more than 85% pay. So parents touch 85% of the expenditure due, or €255.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 27,809 | €754.10 | €377.05 |
Greater Than 27,809 and not less than 61,801 | €628.42 | €314.21 |
Greater Than 61,801 | €502.75 | €251.38 |
Example :
If the organisation costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €314.21, with less than 85% of expenses due.
If the organisation costs €300 per month, the maximum aid of €314.21 is more than 85% of expenses due. So parents touch 85% of the expenditure due, or €255.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 30,883 | €754.10 | €377.05 |
Greater Than 30,883 and not less than 68,634 | €628.42 | €314.21 |
Greater Than 68,634 | €502.75 | €251.38 |
Example :
If the organisation costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €377.05, with less than 85% of expenses due.
If the organisation costs him €300 per month, the maximum aid of €377.05 is more than 85% of expenses due. So parents touch 85% of the expenditure due, or €255.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €30,325 | €885.20 | €490.17 |
Between €30,325 and €67,389 | €816.96 | €722.69 |
Greater Than €67,389 | €653.58 | €578.16 |
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €34,629 | €885.20 | €490.17 |
Between €34,629 and €76,955 | €816.96 | €722.69 |
Greater Than €76,955 | €653.58 | €578.16 |
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €38,933 | €885.20 | €490.17 |
Between €38,933 and €86,521 | €816.96 | €722.69 |
Greater Than €86,521 | €653.58 | €578.16 |
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum Monthly Support Amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years | For children aged 3 to 6 years | |
Up to €43,236 | €885.20 | €490.17 |
Between €43,236 and €96,088 | €816.96 | €722.69 |
Greater Than €96,088 | €653.58 | €578.16 |
Depending on your situation, the GMC amount can be increased:
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Keep to unusual times
You are concerned if you work at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child cared for more than 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical work periods cover the following days and hours:
- 10 pm to 6 am Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The mark-up is awarded:
- couples with 2 members working atypical hours,
- to the isolated parent.
The maximum amount of the expenses shall be increased by 10%.
This increase is cumulative with the increase granted if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) receive Adult Disability Allowance (AAH).
Please note
the aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% of expenses due.
Disabled Parent
The increase applies if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) collect Adult Disability Allowance (AAH). The maximum amount of the expenses shall be increased by 30%.
This increase can be combined with the increase for work and keeps at atypical times.
You are concerned if you work at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
You must have your child cared for more than 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical work periods cover the following days and hours:
- 10 pm to 6 am Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays
The mark-up is awarded:
- couples with 2 members working atypical hours,
- to the isolated parent.
The maximum amount of the expenses shall be increased by 10%.
Please note
the aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% of expenses due.
Disabled child
If your child is entitled to education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount of the cost allowance shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
aid, including increases, shall remain capped at 85% expenditure.
Part-time work and cumulation with PreParE
In case part-time work, the CMG can be combined with the PreByE.
If the part-time parent has working time less than or equal to 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the GMC is divided by two.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | CMG payment |
|---|---|
For part-time work or vocational training not exceeding 50% | Possible (50% the amount of the supplement) |
For a business activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full rate supplement amount) |
For cessation of professional activity | Cannot |
Caf
You're not an allocator
You can apply online:
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
You're already an allocator
You can apply online:
Request for additional free choice of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Caf (recipient)
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
MSA
You're not an allocator
You can create an account and request it online:
Request for additional free choice of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
You're already an allocator
You can apply online:
Request for additional free choice of custody method (Cmg-Paje) - MSA (recipient)
FYI
multiple CMGs for multiple children and different forms of care are possible. Check with your caisse to find out if you are eligible.
The GMC is paid on the month of application if the conditions are met.
Payment ends on calendar during which one of the conditions is no longer met.
The supplement is paid for each child in care.
Caf
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Check with your Caf: titleContent.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
MSA
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Check with your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go there or send the form cerfa 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
Please note
if you change departments, the MSA in your home of departure will automatically take care of the transfer of the file to your new caisse. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
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