From today, March 2022, XNUMX, the era ofsingle child allowance. The new benefit incorporates those previously in force and does not include income limits. This is why it defines itself universal.
Here is a summary of what you need to know.
Single child allowance: are there any requirements?
The subsidy is valid for each dependent minor child starting from the seventh month of pregnancy and, subject to certain conditions, up to the age of 21.
Children between 18 and 21 years old must comply at least one of these requirements:
- go to school, university, or attend a vocational training course;
- carry out an internship or a job and have an income of less than 8 euros a year;
- be registered as an unemployed jobseeker with the public employment services;
- perform the universal civil service.
For dependent children with disabilities, on the other hand, the single child allowance is always recognized, without age limits.
How much is the child allowance worth?
The amount varies according to the ISEE and the number of children.
For example, with an ISEE of less than 15 thousand euros, three children and two working parents receive 700 euros a month, because they are entitled to 175 euros for each child plus an increase of 85 euros from the third child and 30 euros because the parents they work.
To find out in advance how much your single child allowance would be, you can use the "Monthly check amount simulation” on the INPS website, which provides an indicative value of the monthly amount.
Is presenting the ISEE mandatory?
No: those who don't do it will still receive a minimum amount of 50 euros.
How do I apply for the single child allowance?
The question arises from the INPS websiteby logging in with your credentials. Alternatively, it is possible to contact those who carry out patronage services or the Inps Contact Center.
What data and documents are needed?
Not many: tax code of the children and of the parent other than the applicant, Iban code for payment, declarations of responsibility and consent to data processing. No other documents need to be attached.
How does INPS payment work?
INPS pays the money directly into the current account of the beneficiary, who must specify his/her IBAN on the INPS website at the time of the request. Warning: the applicant must be the holder or at least joint holder of the current account indicated.
When does the first payment arrive?
Between 15 and 31 March, INPS should pay the first single child allowance to all those who have applied for it starting from January 2022.
How does it work for those who didn't apply in January?
In this case, a distinction has to be made:
- those who submit the application by June are also entitled to arrears starting from March;
- after June, on the other hand, one no longer has the right to arrears and payment of the sole child allowance will start from the month following the one in which the application was presented.
Is the single child allowance compatible with the citizen's income?
Yes, and not only that: the new subsidy will be paid by INPS to households receiving basic income without the need to submit an application.
What benefits are replaced by the single child allowance?
The new check absorbs the following benefits:
- the birth or adoption bonus (Mom tomorrow bonus);
- allowance for families with at least three minor children;
- family allowances for families with children and orphans;
- childbirth allowance (so-called baby bonus);
- tax deductions for children up to 21 years of age.
However, the remains in effect daycare bonus.
How many families are entitled to the single child allowance?
According to official data, the potential audience is made up of seven million families, for a total of about 11 million children. Until last week, however, INPS had received only 2,2 million applications.
How much will it cost the state?
For 2022, public spending is expected to amount to 15,12 billion euros, a figure that will rise to over 18 billion starting next year.
