The amounts of child benefit in Brussels

To facilitate your search, we have created an overview of all the amounts of child benefit and any supplements.

You will then be able to see the exact amount of your next child benefit. Handy, isn't it?

How is child benefit calculated in Brussels?

In Brussels, child benefit is indexed in line with inflation. They fluctuate in line with the level of buying power. This means that the amounts increase when the pivot index is exceeded. These amounts, calculated by the government, are therefore identical for all child benefit funds.

On this page find all the amounts updated following the indexation of 01/01/2023.

THE AMOUNTS OF CHILD BENEFIT IN BRUSSELS

overview of all child benefit amounts in brussels

The maternity allowance

1st child	€ 1.288,87
From the 2nd child on	€ 585,85
For each child from a multiple birth	€ 1.288,87

Adoption allowance

1st adoption	€ 1.288,87
From the 2nd adoption	€ 585,85

The basic amount of child benefit
For families with a single child with an income above € 37,126.55 gross/month

Single child born before 1 January 2020	€ 164,04
Single child born from 1 January 2020	€ 175,76

For the other families

Age	CHILDREN BORN BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2020	CHILDREN BORN FROM 1 JANUARY 2020	ENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
From 0 to 11 years	€ 164,04	€ 175,76	/
From 12 to 17 years	€ 175,75	€ 187,47	/
From 18 to 24 years	€ 175,75	€ 187,47	No
From 18 to 24 years	€ 187,47	€ 199,19	Yes

Supplements to the Child Benefit

School Bonus (Annual Age Supplement)

Age	Amount
From 0 to 2 years	€ 23,43
From 3 to 5 years	€ 23,43
From 6 to 11 years	€ 35,15
From 12 to 24 years	€ 58,59
From 12 to 24 years + enrolment in higher education	€ 93,74

Social supplement

For families with gross annual income < € 37,126.55

	FAMILY with ONE CHILD	FAMILY WITH 2 CHILDREN	FAMILY WITH 3 OR MORE CHILDREN
0 to 11 years	€ 46,87	€ 82,02	€ 128,89
12 to 24 years	€ 58,59	€ 93,74	€ 140,60

For single-parent families with gross annual income < € 37,126.55

	FAMILY WITH ONE CHILD	FAMILY WITH 2 CHILDREN	FAMILY WITH 3 OR MORE CHILDREN
0 to 11 years	€ 46,87	€ 93,74	€ 152,32
12 to 24 years	€ 58,59	€ 105,45	€ 164,04

For families with gross annual income > 37.126,55 € and < 53.893,39 €.

	FAMILY WITH ONE CHILD	FAMILY WITH 2 CHILDREN	FAMILY WITH 3 OR MORE CHILDREN
From 0 to 24 years	-	€ 29,29	€ 84,36

Orphan's supplement

A child who has lost a parent is entitled to the basic amount + 50% of that amount. Any income or disability-related supplements are added to this.
A child who has lost both parents or his or her only parent is entitled to the basic amount X2. Any income or disability supplements are added to this.

Care allowance: The supplement for a child with a medical condition or disability

DEGREE OF THE CONDITION	Amount
Minimum 4 points in the 1st pillar and less than 6 points in the three pillars	€ 98,44
6 to 8 points in the three pillars and less than 4 points in the 1st pillar	€ 131,10
6 to 8 points in the three pillars and at least 4 points in the 1st pillar	€ 504,99
9 to 11 points in the three pillars and less than 4 points in the 1st pillar	€ 305,92
9 to 11 points in the three pillars and at least 4 points in the 1st pillar	€ 504,99
12 to 14 points in the three pillars	€ 504,99
15 to 17 points in the three pillars	€ 574,21
18 to 20 points in the three pillars	€ 615,23
20+ points in the three pillars	€ 656,24

Foster care allowance

In a foster family

Fixed amount per child in care

€ 75,32

Within an institution

For children placed in institutions, there are two possibilities:

Child benefit is paid as any other child not placed, with 2/3 paid to the institution or placement authority and 1/3 to the person who was receiving child benefit before the child was placed, provided that this person remains in contact with the child or shows an interest in the child.

Part of the child benefit is paid into a savings account in the child's name (blocked until the child reaches his or her majority) and the rest to the institution or placement authority. The amounts granted are as follows:

	TO THE SAVINGS ACCOUNT	THE PLACEMENT AUTHORITY
Child orphaned by both parents or the only known parent	€ 140,60	€ 281,21
Other children	€ 82,02	€ 164,04

Pregnant? Apply for your maternity allowance

Each child is eligible to apply for a maternity allowance. A nice gift that will allow you to buy everything you need to give your baby a good start.

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When will you receive your next child benefit?

Would you like to know when you will receive your next child benefit and any supplements? Check our payment schedule.

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