Italy has released the details of its most recent Aid decree which includes yet another bonus, this time, 150 euros which is aimed at low earners. Let's find out what this one-off contribution consists of, who is entitled to it (including the unemployed, pensioners and citizens) and when it can be claimed: this is what you need to know about Italy's new 150 euro bonus for low earners.
What is Italy's new 150 euro bonus?
The 150 euro voucher is a one-off contribution designed to help citizens in Italy pay the costs of expensive household bills. It follows the line of the 200-euro cost of living bonus, although the parameters for eligibility are different (the annual income limit is lowered from 35 thousand and 20 thousand euros in the case of Italy's new 150 euro bonus) and is aimed not only at workers, but also at pensioners, seasonal workers, the unemployed, domestic workers, those who are on Italy's "citizens' income" scheme and more.
Who is entitled to the 150 euro allowance in Italy?
The 150 euro allowance is for employees (public and private sector) with an income of up to 20,000 euros gross per year. The same income parameter also applies to pensioners and self-employed persons, and applies to anyone who is a legal resident in Italy, including foreigners.
But that's not all, because the INPS will also have to pay the 150 euro bonus to seasonal and temporary workers who in 2021 were in service for at least 50 days. The unemployed and those receiving the citizenship income will also receive the one-off support.
As mentioned, the 150 euro bonus also reaches other categories, such as domestic workers, unemployed receiving benefits, PhD students and scholarship holders, sport and health spa workers and entertainment workers, but only if their income is within the 20 thousand euro limit.
When will the 150 euros be paid?
According to the first rumours, as with the 200 euro bonus, the 150 euro bonus should be paid directly on the payroll and should arrive with the November monthly payment for all those who are within the aforementioned income parameter. The taxable monthly salary should therefore not exceed 1,538 euros.
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