The "psychologist bonus", the contribution of up to 600 euros per year, is starting

A contribution of up to 600 euros per year for those with an ISEE of up to 50 thousand euros. This is the content of the psychological bonus contained in the implementation decree signed by the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, provided for by law 15/2022. The funding amounts to 10 million euros for this year.

This is a help, which may soon be requested, for people in conditions of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological fragility, due to the pandemic emergency from Covid-19 and the consequent socio-economic crisis. A benefit that can be used to support the expenses related to psychotherapy sessions with professionals registered in the register who have joined the initiative from which the citizen can choose. "After publication in the Official Gazette - said Speranza - it will be possible, for those with an ISEE of up to 50 thousand euros, to request a contribution to be used by registered psychologists. It is a first step. Mental health is one of the great issues of this time ".

DETAILS - The contribution is recognized, only once, to those with an ISEE income not exceeding 50,000 euros, according to specific methods: with an ISEE of less than 15,000 the benefit is up to 50 euros for each session, for a maximum amount of 600 euro for each beneficiary; with ISEE between 15,000 and 30,000 euros the benefit is up to 50 euros for each session, for a maximum amount of 400 euros for each beneficiary and with an ISEE greater than 30,000 and not more than 50,000 euros the benefit is up to 50 euros for each session, for a maximum amount of 200 euros for each beneficiary.

HOW TO REQUEST IT - Access applications and the time period in which to submit the application, electronically by accessing the INPS platform or via the INPS contact center, will trigger the publication of the decree in the Official Gazette. The assignment will go primarily to people with the lowest ISEE and will be based on the order of arrival of the applications. At the end of the application submission period, INPS will draw up the rankings, identify the beneficiaries and communicate to them the acceptance of the request and the unique code which, for the purpose of booking the psychotherapy session, will be simultaneously assigned to each one. The contribution must be used within 180 days from the date of acceptance of the application.

(Unioneonline / ss)