CNAS Details Family Allowance Conditions for Algerian Families
Algeria maintains a robust system of family allowances and an annual schooling bonus, offering critical financial support to salaried parents across the nation. Administered by the National Social Insurance Fund for Salaried Workers (CNAS), these benefits serve as a supplementary income, designed to assist families in managing the expenses associated with raising children. The framework for these allowances was initially established by Executive Decree n° 94-326 of October 15, 1994, with subsequent decrees in 1995 and 1996 introducing enhanced provisions to specifically benefit families with modest incomes.
The amounts provided vary based on the household's income and the child's position within the family. For incomes or salaries subject to contribution of 15,000 DA or less, families receive 600 DA per child for the first five children, and 300 DA from the sixth child onwards each month. The annual schooling bonus for these families is 800 DA per child for the first five, decreasing to 400 DA from the sixth. For families with incomes exceeding 15,000 DA, a consistent 300 DA per child is allocated monthly, and a 400 DA annual schooling bonus per child is provided. Eligibility extends to children of the couple, those from previous unions, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and adopted children. The general age limit for these benefits is 17 years, which extends to 21 years for students, apprentices whose remuneration is below half the National Minimum Guaranteed Wage (SNMG), children with disabilities preventing work or study, and daughters who assume the role of a deceased mother for siblings. Additionally, public sector employees benefit from an 'allocation pour salaire unique,' set at 4,800 DA per year since January 1, 2004.
The application process requires submitting a CNAS family allowance request form, a family civil status record, and a crossed cheque. Active employees must include a work and salary certificate, while inactive beneficiaries need proof of social security advantage. For children above 17, a schooling certificate, apprenticeship contract, or a medical certificate is mandatory. Complementing these provisions, the Ministry of National Solidarity offers a distinct special schooling allowance of 5,000 DA per student. This targeted support is specifically for children from destitute or no-income families, or those whose parents or guardians earn at most the SNMG, underscoring Algeria's commitment to broad social welfare and family support programs.
