ENPAM reports pension payouts exceeding contributions in Sassari

ENPAM, the national social security agency for doctors and dentists, reported that in the province of Sassari, pension payouts are expected to exceed contributions in 2025. According to data presented at a meeting with the local Order of Physicians and Dentists, pensions paid will rise from 22.67 million euros to 24.16 million euros, while contributions are projected to decrease from 23.83 million to 23.46 million euros.

The demographic shift shows a decline in active professionals, including surgeons and dentists, falling from 2,839 to 2,813. General practitioners also saw a decrease from 558 to 524, while the number of retirees rose from 1,242 to 1,328. Despite this local deficit, ENPAM President Alberto Oliveti stated that the national balance sheet remains secure, with accumulated assets providing projections for the next fifty years.

Oliveti emphasized that young professionals should not fear for their retirement, noting that the agency's 130 billion euro fund is built on secure investments. He also called for the protection of the fund's autonomy against potential external interference or attempts at nationalization.