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Italy Delays Bonus Psicologo Click Day Over Funding Shortfall

Third-sector groups have launched a signature drive to push a Senate bill that would fully finance the €1,500 bonus and guarantee universal access to mental health support.

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Overview

  • The ‘click day’ originally set for July 25 has been postponed pending the issuance of the implementing decree, with a new application date expected in August.
  • INPS forecasts over 400,000 applicants for the Bonus Psicologo 2025 while current allocations would cover only 6,300 people, roughly 1.6% of demand.
  • The subsidy offers up to €1,500 per year without a medical prescription and is open to Italian citizens with SPID and an ISEE below €50,000; adults may apply on behalf of minors.
  • Pubblica and Diritto a stare bene have launched a popular initiative to collect 50,000 signatures needed to bring their financing proposal to Parliament.
  • The Senate bill would secure 100% funding of eligible bonus requests through a mixed public-private model and establish a national public psychology service.