Child benefit is a financial contribution paid by the government to parents to support the cost of raising children. Each year, child benefit amounts are reset. This article tells you everything you need to know about child benefits in 2023.
Child benefit amounts in 2023
In 2023, child benefit amounts will be indexed again. The exact amounts are not yet known, but child benefits are expected to increase by 1.1% in 2023 compared to 2022. Child benefit in 2023 is expected to be €223.08 per quarter for the first child, €267.56 per quarter for the second child, and €320.41 per quarter for the third child and subsequent children.
Conditions for child benefit
To receive child benefit, you must meet a number of conditions. For example, you must live or work in the Netherlands and your child must be younger than 18. Also, the child must not live independently and must not earn more than €1,305 net per quarter. In addition, as a parent or caregiver, you must apply for child benefit from the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB).
Applying for child benefit
You can apply for child benefit from the SVB through MijnSVB or by phone. It is important to submit the application on time because child benefit is paid retroactively from the month after your child's birth. If you apply too late, you will miss out on the money.
Reporting changes
If there are any changes in your personal situation or in your child's situation, such as a change of address or school, it is important to report these changes to the SVB. This will ensure that you do not receive too much or too little child benefit.
Child benefit and other benefits
In addition to child benefit, there are other benefits to which you may be entitled as a parent, such as childcare allowance and the child budget. It is important to check which benefits apply to your situation and apply for them in time.