Single allowance and families: a 5-point guide

Who makes money? Who, on the other hand, risks finding themselves with less aid at the end of the month? What measures will be absorbed by the new subsidy? Here's what you need to know

The single allowance for families takes shape. The law establishing the new indemnity (46/2021) has been published in the Official Gazette, but it is still not enough: the implementing provisions are needed to define the contours of the measure. Measures that shouldn't take long to arrive, given that - in the intentions of the government - the new form of support for families will become operational from XNUMX July.

1) SINGLE ALLOWANCE: WHO GAINS AND WHO DOESN'T

It will not be a trivial novelty. According to Istat, the new single allowance will guarantee an increase in income for 68% of families, above all because it will also cover self-employed workers, who do not currently receive family allowances. Even very low incomes will benefit.

Conversely, approximately 29,7% of households will receive less than in the past. These are in particular households with dependent children over 21 (who are excluded from the norm), large families, unmarried couples and those who own movable and real estate assets.

Only for the remaining 2,3% nothing will change.

2) SINGLE CHECK: WHO IS IT FOR?

You are entitled to the single allowance from the seventh month of pregnancy to the 21st year of age of the child (provided he is still dependent).

3) HOW MUCH IS IT?

The amount of the allowance depends on the family's economic situation, as identified by ISEE. To get the details on this front, we have to wait for the implementing measures. So far, it is known that the maximum amount should be 250 euros. Furthermore, those who already collect the basic income can also request the new single allowance.

4) HOW IS IT PAID?

There are two possibilities: direct disbursement or tax credit.

5) WHAT MEASURES WILL THE SINGLE CHECK BE REPLACED?

In all, the measures replaced are six:

the allowance for households with at least three minor children;
the birth grant;
the birth or adoption premium (one-time payment of 800 euros);
the birth support fund;
personal income tax deductions for dependent children;
family allowance.

Together, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office, these interventions are worth around 15 billion euros a year, i.e. almost the entire public expenditure for families (which according to Istat amounts to 16,7 billion).

The single allowance will not absorb the following measures: