Is an orphan entitled to orphan’s allowance?

Yes, a Brussels orphan is entitled to additional child benefits. In the event of the death of one or both parents, Famiris pays an orphan’s allowance for the orphaned child.

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• A Brussels child who has lost one parent is entitled to the basic amount plus half of that amount extra.
• A child who has lost both parents or their only parent is entitled to double the basic amount.

Any supplements related to family income or the child’s disability are added to this.

The orphan’s allowance amounts to €457,60 per child. This amount is increased with the age supplement and any additional supplement if the child has a disability or condition.

The orphan’s allowance is paid until the right to child benefits ends. It does not matter if the surviving parent starts cohabiting again or (re)marries.

This rule was introduced in 2020 with the new Brussels child benefits and also applies to children who became orphans before 2020.

You don’t need to do anything yourself. Famiris is automatically notified of a death.

The orphan’s allowance is paid to:

• the surviving parent,
• or, if both parents are deceased, to the person raising the child,
• or to the child themselves.