# Italian worker income support measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-worker-income-support-measures
> Updated: 2026-10-21T05:15:49.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 4.

In October 2026, various income support measures for workers in Italy were highlighted. In the Trentino region, the provincial government proposed expanding income integration support for workers suspended during 2025 by increasing the hourly contribution from 1.50 to 1.70 euros gross and lowering the minimum annual suspension threshold from 300 to 200 hours. Concurrently, the Italian supplementary treatment, previously referred to as the ‘bonus Renzi’, was confirmed for 2026. This measure provides up to 1,200 euros annually to eligible employees and certain individuals with specific unemployment benefits, though pensioners are excluded. A deadline of October 26, 2026, was established for taxpayers to recover missing amounts via an integrated tax return (730).

Further expanding social welfare, the INPS announced the activation of the ‘Bonus Mamme 2026’ procedure to support working mothers. The benefit provides 60 euros per month for each month of employment, up to a maximum of 720 euros annually, for mothers with an annual income below 40,000 euros. Eligibility is based on the number of children: mothers with at least two children can access the bonus until the youngest is under 10, while those with three or more children can receive it until the youngest is under 18. Applications can be submitted via the INPS portal or through a patronato, with a standard deadline of December 31, 2026. For those qualifying in December, the deadline is extended to January 31, 2027.

By late October 2026, INPS began implementing these initiatives. In Bologna, a pilot program is testing a proactive digital model for maternity leave that utilizes electronic pregnancy certificates and UniEmens contribution data to automatically prepare applications, aiming to reduce bureaucratic burdens. Additionally, the ‘Bonus Mamme 2026’ is scheduled to be paid in a single installment in December 2026, with late-year qualifiers potentially receiving payment in early 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: INPS launches 2026 Motherhood Bonus and maternity leave digitalization

INPS has opened applications for the 2026 Motherhood Bonus, offering up to 720 euros, and is piloting an automated, digital maternity leave application system in Bologna.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inps-announces-2026-bonus-mamme-details

### 2026-10-19: INPS opens applications for 2026 'Bonus Mamme' for working mothers

INPS has opened applications for the 2026 'Bonus Mamme,' providing up to 720 euros to eligible working mothers in Italy to support income.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-workers-can-claim-up-to-1200-euros-in-unpaid-tax-bonuses

### 2026-10-13: Italy's ex bonus Renzi: recovery deadline for up to 1,200 euros

Italian workers can recover up to 1,200 euros in unpaid ‘ex bonus Renzi’ payments by filing an integrated tax return by October 26, 2026.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-supplementary-treatment-offers-up-to-1200-euros-for-workers

### 2026-10-09: Trentino expands income support for suspended workers

Trentino has expanded its provincial income integration support, increasing hourly rates to 1.70 euros and lowering the minimum suspension threshold to 200 hours for 2025 workers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trentino-expands-income-support-for-suspended-workers

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