INPS informs that the online service has been active since 8 April to request the new babysitter bonus provided for by Sostegni decree.
"Compared to the previous edition of the bonus, the amounts and categories of beneficiaries have changed - writes the Institute - factors that have required the necessary alignment of administrative procedures and the configuration of IT ones, above all to design the new authorization and incompatibility profiles" .
1) HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NEW BABYSITTER BONUS?
There are two possibilities:
- from the INPS website, through the online service "Bonus babysitting services";
- through the Patronati entities, using the services they offer free of charge.
Those who choose the first option can access the telematic service using one of the following credentials:
- at least level 2 Spid digital identity;
- Electronic identity card (Cie);
- National Service Card (CNS)
- Inps device pin.
2) WHO CAN REQUEST THE BABYSITTER BONUS?
The new babysitter bonus can only be requested by certain categories of workers:
- self-employed (even if they are not registered with INPS, but in this case a communication is required from the respective social security funds of the number of beneficiaries);
- enrolled in the separate management of INPS;
- workers in the accredited public or private health sector;
- workers in the security, defense and public rescue sector employed for the needs connected to the epidemiological emergency from Covid-19.
3) HOW MUCH IS IT?
The maximum amount is 100 euros per week and only if you have children under the age of 14 in distance learning or in quarantine. The disbursement takes place through the family booklet and is currently scheduled until 30 June 2021.
4) WHAT ARE THE CASES OF EXCLUSION?
You are not entitled to the babysitter bonus if the other parent accesses other protections or Covid parental leave.
5) WHAT CAN YOU SPEND ON BESIDES THE BABY SITTER?
The bonus can be used for summer camps and supplementary services for children, territorial socio-educational services, centers with an educational and recreational function and supplementary or innovative services for early childhood.
