Italy is allocating 30 million euros to support family caregivers, with funding directed to regions for care allowances and social-health bonuses.
The initiative, established in a decree signed in June and published in November, prioritizes those caring for individuals with severe disabilities and programs aimed at deinstitutionalization.
The measure, signed by Minister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli, defines the allocation criteria for the Fund for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities. The resources will be transferred to regions, which will use them to fund care allowances, social-health bonuses, and respite services. The decree also includes provisions for temporary care services, psychological support, and educational programs for families.
Caregivers and Disability Support Programs Receive Priority Funding
The funding prioritizes caregivers of individuals with severe disabilities. It also supports programs that facilitate the transition from institutional care to home-based support, helping reunite the person being cared for with their family caregiver.
Regions must consult with local authorities and associations representing people with disabilities to identify the specific projects to be funded. Eligible interventions include financial relief, direct care allowances, temporary care services, psychological support—both individual and group-based—and educational pathways for families.
Italy Invests 30 Million Euros to Support Caregivers
- Italy is investing 30 million euros to help families who care for relatives with severe disabilities.
- The money will provide direct financial aid, temporary care services, and psychological support.
- Regions will manage the funds, prioritizing the most vulnerable caregivers.
The Allocation Process and Regional Obligations
The distribution of funds among regions follows the same proportional breakdown established in a January 8, 2025, decree for 2024 resources.
Once a complete application is received, the Department has 45 days to verify the coherence of the proposed projects. The release of funds is also contingent upon the submission of complete monitoring data for 2023 resources. After receiving the funds, regions have 60 days to transfer them to their respective local social spheres for implementation.
Context and Future Commitments
That fund is allocated 1.15 million euros for 2026 and 207 million euros annually starting in 2027.
The policy shows a commitment to integrated social-health care, ensuring that new interventions are coordinated with those already funded by the Fund for Dependency and the Fund for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities.
Contraindications & When to Consult a Doctor
| Key Data Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Funding | 30 million euros |
| Verification Period | 45 days |
| Regional Transfer Deadline | 60 days post-funding |
The 2026 budget law’s larger, annual fund of 207 million euros starting in 2027 may offer a clue, but its full impact is yet to be seen.
References
- AnciAbruzzo – Caregiver familiari, 30 milioni per assegni di cura e servizi di sollievo
