Family allowance application forms are available from the family allowance compensation funds. All supporting documentation (e.g. training certificates) should also be sent to these offices.
Salaried employee
If you are a salaried employee, you should file a family allowances application with:
- your employer, or
- the family allowance compensation fund with which your employer is registered. You can obtain the contact details from your employer,
- If you are currently employed by several employers, file your application with the family allowances compensation fund where your highest paying employer is registered.
Self-employed
If you are self-employed, you should send the application to the family allowance compensation fund with which you are registered.
Individuals who are not gainfully employed
As a general rule, individuals who are not gainfully employed should file their application with the relevant cantonal family allowance compensation fund . The contact details of all 26 offices are available at:
Caisses cantonales de compensation AVS/AI
The unemployed
If you are unemployed, you should apply directly to the unemployment insurance office for the supplementary benefit.