Overview
- INPS has released final beneficiary lists to municipalities, putting the 2025–2026 round into operation as of 30 October 2025.
- Coverage reaches 1,157,179 families, with 70% receiving an automatic recharge and 30% new beneficiaries collecting cards at post offices after municipal SMS or email.
- A first purchase of at least €1 must be made by 16 December 2025 to keep the benefit, and the full €500 must be spent by 28 February 2026.
- Eligibility targets households with ISEE up to €15,000 with priority for larger families, while recipients of Assegno di inclusione, NASpI and similar subsidies are excluded.
- Cards can be used for specified food items at participating retailers that offer an additional 15% discount, and reporting differs on 2025 financing (€581.79 million vs €500 million) for a program confirmed as structural through 2027.