Family Allowances (FamZ): Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access monthly cash payments for your children through the Family Allowances (FamZ) scheme in Switzerland.
Family Allowances (FamZ) provide monthly cash payments to help parents cover the costs of raising children.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to parents with children under the age of 16. If your child is still in education, you may be eligible to continue receiving payments until they reach age 25.
What you get
You will receive a monthly cash payment for each child you are raising.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to apply for this benefit. Your employer is responsible for managing the application process on your behalf. To support the claim, you will need to provide official birth certificates for your children.
The catch to know
If both parents are working, you cannot both claim the allowance. Only one parent is permitted to claim the benefit for each child.
How to apply
- Confirm with your employer that they are processing the application.
- Gather the necessary birth certificates for your children.
- Submit the required documentation to your employer to start the process.
- Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.ahv-iv.ch