Maternity allowance for your child in Brussels
When your child is born, you can get a maternity allowance in Brussels. If it’s your first child or your partner’s first child, you get €1,340.90. For twins or other multiple births, you get €1,340.90 per child. For the second child onwards, the maternity allowance is €609.50. You can apply for the maternity allowance from Famiris during your pregnancy.
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How to apply for the maternity allowance?
You can apply for your maternity allowance from the sixth month of your pregnancy. That’s 4 months before the due date.
At Famiris, you can apply for the maternity allowance quickly and easily online (via the button above) or visit our office at Rue de Trèves 70, 1000 Brussels (on weekdays without an appointment). We will personally help you with your application. You can also apply by writing via the maternity allowance application form.
If you apply for the maternity allowance in advance, we also need a medical certificate with the due date. If you don’t have this certificate at the time of the application, you can send it to us later.
You can still apply for the maternity allowance up to 3 years after the birth.
When will I receive the maternity allowance?
You can receive the maternity allowance from 2 months before the due date. So, make sure to apply in time. Famiris will make sure the allowance is quickly paid into your account.
We pay the maternity allowance to the mother. She must be (co-)holder of the account where we make the payment.
Do I also need to apply for child benefits?
No. After your child is born, you will automatically receive monthly child benefits. Famiris pays child benefits punctually on the first working day of the month. For a quick first payment of your child benefit, it’s important to register your child within 15 days of the birth with the civil registrar in the municipality in which the child was born.
Are there other allowances for my child’s birth?
Most mutual insurance companies pay an allowance at the birth of a child. Check with your mutual insurance company.
In some Brussels municipalities, you can get an additional local maternity allowance, besides the maternity allowance from the Brussels-Capital Region.
Why choose Famiris?
You are paid quickly and correctly each month
Famiris pays your family allowances punctually on the first working day of the month. We make sure you always get the highest amount you are entitled to.
Your personal case manager knows your specific situation
Your case manager is an expert in family allowances. Whatever your question, your case manager will help you in a professional and personalized way.
Our doors are always open for you
Personal contact is very important to us at Famiris. That’s why our office is open every weekday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, without appointment. Feel free to visit us!
We are always there for you
Your personal account manager is there every day to answer all your questions concerning your account. They can bring clarity to all issues that are somehow unclear to you.
Together we want the best for you and your child.