Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECCB): Birth Premium
Verified 01 April 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECCB) Birth Bonus is a means-tested premium paid during pregnancy to prepare for the arrival of the child. It helps you to finance the expenses related to the birth of a child. We present you the regulations to know.
What applies to you ?
The rules for obtaining the employment premiumadoption the Early Childhood Care Benefit (EYCB) are different.
These conditions are linked to pregnancy, the income ceiling and residence in France.
Conditions related to pregnancy
To be entitled to the birth bonus, you submit to 1er prenatal medical examination during pregnancy.
You declare your pregnancy before the end of the 3e month of pregnancy.
Resource cap
To be eligible for the birth bonus, your resources must not exceed an amount determined according to your family situation. It's the categorical net income of 2024 which is taken into account for 2026. The rules are different if you are lone parent :
Couple
Number of dependent child(ren) (born or unborn) | Couple with 2 incomes | Couple with one income |
|---|---|---|
1 child | €49,054 | €37,118 |
2 children | €56,478 | €44,542 |
3 children | €65,386 | €53,450 |
Per additional child | €8,908 | €8,908 |
There are 2 revenues if each receives an annual amount of €6,306 or more (in 2024) from an occupational activity or daily allowances for accidents at work or occupational diseases.
Single parent
Number of dependent children (born or unborn) | Resource cap |
|---|---|
1 child | €49,054 |
2 children | €56,478 |
3 children | €65,386 |
Per additional child | €8,908 |
Please note
For entitlement to the birth premium, the family situation is assessed in 1er first day of the calendar month following 5e month of pregnancy (i.e. early in the 7th month of pregnancy). The unborn child counts for 1 dependent child.
Residence in France
You have to stay in France for more than 9 months (whether consecutive or not) during thecalendar year payment of benefits.
The application is considered during the 6e months after the beginning of pregnancy.
The approach differs depending on whether you depend on the general plan (Caf: titleContent) or the agricultural scheme (MSA: titleContent):
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General case (Caf)
You do not yet receive a benefit from the Caf
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
You are already receiving benefits from the Caf
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
Agricultural Scheme (MSA)
You're not a recipient
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can create an account and apply online:
You are already a recipient
You must have declared your pregnancy.
You can apply online:
The amount is not the same if you have twins, triplets, etc.
General case
The net amount of the birth premium is €1,093.11.
A simulator is used to estimate the amount of the birth bonus:
Twins, triplets, ...
In case of multiple births expected, it is paid as many bonuses as unborn children, on the basis of a medical certificate specifying the number of children to be born.
This premium amounts to €1,093.11.
A simulator is used to estimate the amount of the birth bonus:
The birth bonus is paid before the last day of the calendar month next to 6e month of pregnancy.
FYI
In the event of the child's death, the birth premium shall be maintained if the death occurs on or after 1er day of the month following 5e month of pregnancy.
You have to differentiate according to whether you depend on the Caf: titleContent or MSA: titleContent :
Caf
Several changes may occur.
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Family Allowances and Benefits - Statement of Situation (Caf)
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 (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a relationship can give you new rights. Ask your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go there or send the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Family Allowances and Benefits - Statement of Situation (MSA)
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
If you change department, the MSA of 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 you register your new address.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
If you depend on the general plan
Family Allowance Fund (Caf)If you depend on the farm system
Agricultural Social Mutuality (MSA)
Justification for the first compulsory prenatal medical examination of the mother
Birth bonus: Article L531-2
Resource Conditions
Reference income
Amount: Article D531-2
FAQ
Ministry of Health