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PAJE: basic allowance for the month of birth paid pro rata to the remaining days

Decree No. 2007-124 supplements Article D. 531-3 of the Social Security Code, applying Article L. 531-3 as amended by Article 123 of the 2007 Social Security Financing Act: the basic allowance of the early childhood benefit (PAJE) due for the month of birth, or of arrival in the home of a child adopted or placed for adoption, is computed pro rata to the number of days left until the end of the month, divided by the total number of days in the month. Previously this first month was paid in full. The rule applies to benefits due from 1 February 2007.

Measure originators

InitiatorGVT
Xavier Bertrand
Gouvernement
Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Effective date
1 February 2007

Measure impact

For the month of birth, families receive a basic allowance reduced in proportion to the days left in the month, which lowers spending by the family branch. No official estimate found. The starting point of family benefits was changed again in 2015.

Official references

Law number: Décret n° 2007-124 du 29 janvier 2007 (allocation de base de la PAJE)
Official Journal: JORF du 31 janvier 2007

Procedure timeline

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Completed
1 February 2007

Entry into force

Application

Immédiate ou à la date prévue

Application aux prestations dues à compter du 1er février 2007 (art. 2 du décret).
Completed
31 January 2007

Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication au JORF du 31 janvier 2007 du décret n° 2007-124 du 29 janvier 2007 relatif à l'allocation de base de la prestation d'accueil du jeune enfant.