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Additional amount for pensions

The service allows to send a claim to request an additional supplementary amount to the pension for those who receive one or more pensions not exceeding, collectively, the minimum amount and who are in certain income conditions.
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Holders of all pensions provided by INPS with the exclusion of welfare benefits, pensions of employees of credit institutions, company executives and benefits not having the nature of a pension.
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Publication: 21 May 2020 Latest update: 3 June 2026

What is it?

The additional amount is a supplementary payment added to the pension:

  • it is equal to €154.94;
  • it was introduced by the 2001 budget law (Article 70 of Law No. 388 of 23 December 2000);
  • it is granted to persons receiving one or more pensions with a total amount not exceeding the minimum pension and who meet certain income requirements.

Who is it aimed at?

The additional amount is payable to recipients of all pensions paid by INPS, excluding:

  • welfare benefits (social pensions and allowances, benefits for civilian invalids);
  • pensions for employees of credit institutions and company executives;
  • benefits not classified as pensions.

How does it work?

For the assignment of the benefit, the following conditions must be met:

  • the annual amount of the pension must be less than or equal to the minimum annual benefit increased by the additional amount; if the annual amount of the pension is between the minimum annual benefit and the minimum benefit + the additional amount, the difference between the minimum benefit increased by the additional amount and the amount of the pension is due;
  • if the pensioner is alone, the income subject to IRPEF (personal income tax), including their pensions, must not exceed the limit of 1.5 times the minimum benefit; if the pensioner is married or in a civil partnership, the income subject to IRPEF, including all pensions, must not exceed the limit of 3 times the minimum benefit.

The income limits foreseen for 2026, calculated on the basis of the estimated rate of 1.4%, are summarised below.

ANNUAL PENSION AMOUNT LIMITS (including any social surcharges)

YearMaximum additional amount

 

Minimum annual benefit

Minimum benefit + additional amount

If the amount of the pensions is between €7,954.05 and €8,108.99, the pensioner is entitled to the difference between €8,108.99 and the amount of the pension

2026

€154.94

€7,954.05

€8,108.99

TOTAL INCOME LIMITS

Individual income limit, subject to IRPEF (personal income tax)
(minimum benefit*1.5 times)

Family income limit, subject to IRPEF (personal income tax)
(minimum benefit*3 times)

€11,931.08

€23,862.15

Please note that:

  • In case the pensioner is married, in addition to the marital income, the personal income limit must not be exceeded.
  • the additional amount is granted automatically in December, where due;
  • where the eligibility requirements are met, pensioners may submit a specific claim for pension recalculation (in Italian), by accessing the online service using their credentials.

Conclusion of administrative proceedings: the regulation

With Resolution no. 111 of 21 December 2020 BoD, INPS adopted the new Regulation for the definition of the terms to conclude administrative proceedings pursuant to Article 2, Law no. 241 of 7 August 1990. 

The Regulation (in Italian) has implemented the regulatory changes, innovating and integrating the provisions of the Institute and the incorporated institutions.