Social Security in Italy ๐ฎ๐น
In Italy, the social security system, managed by INPS (National Social Security Institute), provides various benefits including old-age, disability, survivor's, and unemployment benefits. These benefits are generally based on contributions made to the system.
Key aspects of the Italian social security system:
Old-Age Pensions:
Eligibility for an old-age pension requires working in Italy and contributing to INPS, with specific requirements for contribution years and age, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Long-Service Pensions:
These pensions are granted after 35 years of contributions and meeting certain age requirements, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Invalidity Allowances:
Provided to individuals with a permanent loss of working capacity due to illness or disability, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Disability Pensions:
Offered to those permanently and totally unable to work due to disability, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Survivors' Benefits:
Provided to family members of deceased individuals, regardless of whether the deceased was already receiving a pension, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Unemployment Benefits:
Known as NASpI (New Unemployment Allowance), provides financial support to unemployed workers who have been employed and contributed to the social security system, according to A-kasse.
Social Assistance Pension:
Available to Italian citizens residing in Italy who are 65 years of age and in serious economic need, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Family Allowances:
Provide support for families with children, according to the European Commission https://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/empl_portal/SSRinEU/Your%20social%20security%20rights% in%20Italy_en.pdf.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits:
Provide paid leave and allowances for parents, according to the European Commission.
Key aspects of the Italian social security system:
Old-Age Pensions:
Eligibility for an old-age pension requires working in Italy and contributing to INPS, with specific requirements for contribution years and age, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Long-Service Pensions:
These pensions are granted after 35 years of contributions and meeting certain age requirements, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Invalidity Allowances:
Provided to individuals with a permanent loss of working capacity due to illness or disability, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Disability Pensions:
Offered to those permanently and totally unable to work due to disability, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Survivors' Benefits:
Provided to family members of deceased individuals, regardless of whether the deceased was already receiving a pension, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Unemployment Benefits:
Known as NASpI (New Unemployment Allowance), provides financial support to unemployed workers who have been employed and contributed to the social security system, according to A-kasse.
Social Assistance Pension:
Available to Italian citizens residing in Italy who are 65 years of age and in serious economic need, according to the Consolato Generale d\'Italia a Edimburgo.
Family Allowances:
Provide support for families with children, according to the European Commission https://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/empl_portal/SSRinEU/Your%20social%20security%20rights% in%20Italy_en.pdf.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits:
Provide paid leave and allowances for parents, according to the European Commission.