Good News for Low-Income Pensioners! €154.94 Bonus Arriving Soon
December is peak season for budgeting and wrapping up finances. As usual, many Italian workers and pensioners eagerly anticipate the "tredicesima,"often referred to as the Christmas bonus. This year, however, there’s an extra reason to get excited. In addition to the standard December bonus, a special bonus of €154.94 will be paid out.
But there’s a pinch of paparazzi-style detail: not everyone will receive this additional financial boost. Only about 400,000 pensioners who meet specific income criteria will be eligible.
Who Qualifies for the Extra €154.94?
This one-time bonus targets pensioners whose financial needs are most pressing. To qualify, individual pensions cannot exceed €7,781.93 per year- this includes an individual’s total income. The maximum annual income limits are:
* **Individual Pension Limit:** €7,781.93 per year.
To qualify:
* **Individual Income Limit:** €11,672.90 per year.
* **Marital Income Limit:** €23,345.79 per year.
In addition to meeting the income requirements, eligible candidates must receive one of the following types of pensions, as defined by Italian law:
* Pensions paid by compulsory General Insurance and its equivalent
forms, including substitutes, alternative options, and exemption structures.
* Pensions managed by the bodies specified in Legislative Decree
509/1994.
Fear not, you may get your inheritance, but not directly.
Important Note: Beneficiaries can’t be receiving pensions
paid under percentage-based accumulation scheme, which system is eyeballing only
as to when a pension
is received
in full. Individuals receiving pensions for disability
are not eligible.
Additionally, those receiving the following types of pensions are also ineligible:
* Supplementary pensions
* Tax-free pensions due to international tax treaties
* Pensions replaced by the State
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* Pensions provided by local authorities
* Pensions with zero payments in December 2023
* Eliminated pensions.
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Important Note:
INPS will automatically distribute the additional bonus to eligible pensioners. No need to apply!
Cozy up knowing that your service to be paid automatically!
Isn’t it great whenmundane bills don’t take a bite out of our
pre-holiday celebrations?
How will the extra €154.94 Christmas bonus likely impact the lives of low-income Italian pensioners?
## A Little Extra Cheer for Low-Income Pensioners This Christmas
**Host:** Joining me today is financial advisor, Maria Rossi, to discuss some good news for Italian pensioners. Maria, what can you tell us about this extra bonus arriving this Christmas?
**Maria Rossi:** Well, it’s true! In addition to the traditional “tredicesima,” or Christmas bonus, low-income pensioners will receive an extra €154.94 this December.[[[[[[[[
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**Host:** That’s wonderful news! Can you elaborate on who exactly qualifies for this special bonus?
**Maria Rossi:** Unfortunately, the specific income criteria haven’t been publicly released yet. We know it’s targeting around 400,000 pensioners who fall into a lower income bracket, but further details are awaited from the relevant authorities.
**Host:** I’m sure many pensioners are anxiously awaiting that information. What kind of impact do you think this bonus will have on them?
**Maria Rossi:** This extra €154.94 can make a real difference for those living on a tight budget. It could help with holiday expenses, cover unexpected bills, or simply provide a bit of financial security during these uncertain times.
**Host:** Certainly a welcome gift for those who need it most. Maria, thank you for shedding light on this important news.
**Maria Rossi:** My pleasure.
