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Practical Guide
Family allowances: how much and until what age?
Family allowances are governed by the FAA and the cantonal implementing laws. Every employee is entitled to CHF 200/month per child until 16 years, CHF 250/month for children in training 16-25 years (Art. 3 and 5 FAA; federal minimum amounts, cantons may be more generous). The…
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Applicable law provisions
Critical time limits
- Identification of the competent fund — immediate
- Submission of the Application — in the 30 days following the birth or the start of employment (FCA 3 / FCA 7 / FCA 13)
- Decision of the fund — 30 to 90 days
- Opposition then appeal to the cantonal insurance court — 30 days from notification (LPGA 52 / LPGA 56)
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