How to claim the psychologist bonus
The goal is to respond to psychological problems, which have arisen due to the lockdowns due to the pandemic crisis, and to facilitate access to psychology and psychotherapy services. Despite the small sum, considering how millions of Italians and Italians use these services every year, this is a first step towards the protection of people's mental health by the state. Even if the country certainly needs structural interventions in this regard and not just one-off interventions.
Who is entitled to it? How much is the bonus? How can I access the bonus? How is the bonus used? Is there a time limit to take advantage of the bonus? Who is eligible? All people with an ISEE income of up to 50 thousand euros a year who decide to access psychological assistance services can access the bonus.
How much is the bonus? The total amount that can be accessed depends on the ISEE of the person requesting it. With Isee less than 15 thousand euros, you will be entitled to receive 50 euros for each session, for a maximum amount of 600 euros for each beneficiary. With Isee between 15 thousand and 30 thousand euros, you will be entitled to receive up to 50 euros for each session, for a maximum amount of 400 euros. With Isee between 30 thousand and 50 thousand euros, you will be entitled to receive up to 50 euros for each session, for a maximum amount of 200 euros.
How do I access the bonus? Before requesting the grant, you will have to wait for the publication in the Official Journal of the implementing decree, which will take place by 10 June 2022, and for the official communication from INPS and the Ministry of Health for the opening of registrations. At that point, applications can be submitted electronically via the dedicated INPS platform, or through the Institute's contact center, where their data and the necessary self-certification will be requested. Once the registration period is closed, INPS will publish the rankings, indicating to the beneficiaries the acceptance of their request and the unique code to be communicated to the relevant professional.
How do I use the bonus? When you are in possession of the unique code, just communicate it to your psychologist or psychologist, who will insert it into the Inps platform to directly receive the payment, indicating the date of the service, the amount and also uploading the invoice in the name of the beneficiary.
Is there a time limit to take advantage of the bonus? Yes, once you have received the unique code you will have six months to use the bonus.
