What does child benefit indexation mean?
Indexation consists in adjusting social benefits to the cost of living. When prices rise, the amounts of the Brussels child benefits rise as well.
This means that all rates increase by 2%:
- maternity grant and adoption grant;
- basic child benefit rates;
- supplements: supplement for orphans, social supplement, supplement for children with a disability;
- school bonus;
- income limits for entitlement to a social supplement.
What should I do?
Nothing! Famiris automatically applies the correct amount. You do not need to take any action.
When does an indexation occur?
The pivot index is a value calculated by the authorities based on the evolution of the prices of a fixed basket of goods and services used by households. When the pivot index is exceeded, child benefits increase starting from the third month that follows.
This system ensures that child benefits (and other social benefits) increase when the cost of living rises significantly.
Most recent indexation: 01/03/2026
The pivot index was exceeded at the end of December 2025. Child benefits increase from March 2026 onwards. The payment for March 2026 is made on 1 April 2026.
More information on future indexations is available on the website of the Federal Planning Bureau.
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