Italy Introduces New 100 Euro Monthly Bonus for Working Mothers
The 2027 budget law expands support for working mothers through a new monthly benefit.
1New Monthly Benefit Structure
The 2027 budget law introduces a monthly 100 euro bonus for working mothers. This measure applies to both employees, excluding domestic workers, and self-employed women registered with social security. Eligibility requires having two children with one under age ten, or three or more children with one under age eighteen.
2Income and Tax Parameters
The benefit is restricted to mothers with an annual employment income not exceeding 40,000 euros. Payments are calculated based on the duration of the employment or self-employment activity during the year. Crucially, this sum is exempt from both taxes and social security contributions, and it does not affect the ISEE calculation.
3Replacing Previous Policy Frameworks
This new measure replaces the 60 euro monthly bonus established by decree-law 95/2025. It also repeals the partial contribution exemption previously outlined in law 207/2024, which had been postponed until 2027. The government aims to streamline these various support mechanisms into a single, more consistent monthly payment for eligible working mothers.
4Expanding the Eligible Population
The policy broadens access to include mothers with permanent contracts who have three or more children, provided at least one is a minor. These women were previously excluded from the 60 euro bonus because they were beneficiaries of a total contribution exemption introduced for the 2024-2026 period under law 213/2023.
5Estimated Reach and Impact
Istat estimates that nearly one million working mothers will qualify for this benefit in 2027. On average, these recipients are expected to receive approximately 1,100 euros per year. The model provides a clear projection of how the new financial structure will distribute support across the identified demographic of working mothers.
6Comparison for Existing Beneficiaries
Approximately 820,000 women who received the 60 euro monthly benefit in 2026 will see an increase in their support. These individuals are estimated to receive about 460 euros more annually under the new 2027 rules. This adjustment represents a significant enhancement for the majority of the current beneficiary pool.
7Shift for Specific Groups
About 160,000 beneficiaries will experience a change in their financial situation compared to previous exemptions. These women previously received a total contribution exemption, which resulted in an average annual benefit of 1,500 euros. Under the new 2027 system, they will transition to the standard 1,100 euro annual bonus payment.
8Policy Context and Implementation
The details of this measure were outlined by Istat during hearings regarding the 2027 Budget Law. By consolidating various exemptions and bonuses, the government seeks to create a more uniform support system. Stakeholders should monitor the official application process to ensure all eligible working mothers receive their entitled monthly payments.