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What other forms of social support/welfare should I know about? (Buddy systems, etc.) Who is eligible? How does someone apply?If you applied for temporary protection and you managed to provide for your accommodation on your own, you may be eligible to receive economic support from the Italian Government. This support is of 300 euros, plus 150 euros per child, for a maximum of 3 months. Furthermore, if you are granted Temporary Protection, you can benefit from the public welfare system in Italy. The welfare system offers economic benefits to individuals and families in need - if you meet the requirements. The benefits you can access all have different requirements and they often vary from region to region, and even from one municipality to another. Learn more about your right to access the welfare system in Italy here: refugee.info The single universal assistance is also granted to those who have a temporary protection permit. Source Bonus of 60 euros for the purchase of a travel ticket for transport in Italy for Ukrainians, online application Accoglienza&Lavoro is a project implemented by Assolavoro - the National Association of Employment Services in partnership with UNHCR - the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Financial assistance in Italy Free legal assistance of UA Support |
Are there any social benefits I can claim such as child support?If you applied for temporary protection and you managed to provide for your accommodation on your own, you may be eligible to receive economic support from the Italian Government. This support is of 300 euros, plus 150 euros per child, for a maximum of 3 months. If you have kids, you could also be eligible to apply for the bonus Asilo Nido, which is a bonus to support you with the costs for the daycare, and for the bonus Assegno Maternitร of the Comune for unemployed mums who recently welcomed a baby in their family. New financial assistance The Italian government has increased financial assistance for children under the age of 21. Ukrainian refugees can also count on payments. Who will the Italian government pay out aid to?
How do I get assistance for children in Italy? In case you have already applied for Assegno unico e universale per i figli a carico (Unified and universal allowance for dependent children), you should contact the union to recalculate ISEE and the amount of aid. The amount of aid varies according to the economic situation of the family unit, based on the ISEE in force at the time of application, taking into account the age and number of children and any situations of disability of the children. Source |
Are there any social benefits for pregnant and nursing women?Currently, there are no particular benefits for pregnant and nursing women but in Italy each ASL โ Azienda Sanitaria Locale |
How can I meet and socialize with other Ukrainians in a similar position?You can connect and socialise with Ukrainians in Italy via following social groups: |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I am elderly?Yes. In Italy State aid for the care for the elderly is supplied by the Government and by local administrations. One of the services available is the home care service, which can include basic nursing or rehabilitation services or more complex medical needs. Welfare benefits are also available for Italian residents of at least 65 years of age, regardless of their tax contributions. |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I have a disability?Yes. If you have a disability, you can submit the request to INPS (the National social security institute) INPS usually provides following economic contributions that are available also for foreigners under certain conditions:
A foreigner may be granted with the above disability economic contributions, even without a long-term EU residence permit, on the sole condition that he/she has been holding a residence permit for at least one year. In addition to the economic benefits, there are also benefits of a non-economic nature (tax benefits, health care assistance, compulsory employment for the right of disabled people to work, etc.). How to make a request for proof of disability in Italy? To prove your disability in Italy, you need to submit a disability request to the local health authority (ASL) of your place of permanent residence, according to your documents in this country - a residence permit (residenza) or a residence permit issued when you receive refugee or asylum status (permesso di soggiorno). In Italy, it is necessary to obtain at least 74% incapacity for work in order to receive financial assistance, which has the appropriate name:
According to internal information, the vast majority of foreigners are assigned 64%, which, accordingly, does not give the right to financial assistance. Therefore, lawyers advise to appeal the decision of the commission, especially if you intend to stay in this country for a long time. Financial assistance is also given to those who are unable to take care of themselves independently and need a guardian (accompagnamento). Disability benefit for minor children (idoneitร di frequency) is given only on the condition that the children study or attend rehabilitation centers. Children with disabilities are also assigned care assistance (accompagnamento). Steps: how to apply for disability in Italy 1. The treating or accredited doctor submits a certificate (certificato medico online) to the National Institute of Social Security (INPS), where he notes the diagnosis and adds a request for disability/handicap/accompaignamento. The certificate has a cost of โฌ36 (some doctors also issue it for free) 2. Next, you need to apply to the patronage (patronato), an institution in Italy that performs assistance and protection functions for the benefit of employees, pensioners and all citizens who are on the territory of the state, to make an actual request for civil disability (per invalidity civile). This procedure is free, but you need a residence permit and a bank account to which the financial assistance will be transferred 3. The next step will be an examination at the medical board, for which you will need your medical certificates and their translation into Italian. 4. Get the commission's decision on the degree of disability. 5. If you have been denied financial assistance, there are two options:
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How can I help others? What volunteering organisations could I join?If you are a private citizen, a third-sector organization or a firm, you can offer your help on the Protezione Civile platform here On this platform you can offer hospitality to refugees fleeing from Ukraine or select what kind of help you are able to offer (psychological support, teaching, cultural mediation). Your offer of help will be evaluated and coordinated by the emergency coordination structures. You can also join other volunteering groups: |
How can Ukrainians apply for a Ukrainian pension abroad?According to the Ministry of Reintegration, Ukrainians who were forced to go abroad due to the war can now send an application for the appointment or renewal of a pension by mail. An application for the appointment (renewal) of a pension can be sent to any territorial body of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, regardless of the person's place of registration. |