From next 25 July it will be possible to submit the request on the INPS website for the “Contribution to support the costs of psychotherapy sessions”, introduced by the decree-law of 30 December 2021, n. 228, converted with amendments by law no.25 of 2022 February 15, to art. 1-quater, paragraph 3, on the basis of the requirements and procedures established in the Decree of the Minister of Health, in agreement with the Minister of Economy and Finance of 31 May 2022.
The new benefit, intended for citizens applying with Isee not exceeding 50 thousand euros, is aimed at supporting the psychological assistance costs of those who, in the delicate period of the pandemic and the related economic crisis, have seen an increase in the conditions of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological fragility.
Applications for the request for the “Contribution to support the expenses relating to psychotherapy sessions” can be submitted from 25/07/2022 to 24/10/2022. Upon expiry, the rankings of those entitled will be drawn up on the basis of available resources. The benefit will be paid primarily to people with the lowest ISEE, based on the order of arrival of the application.
The instructions for submitting applications for access to the benefit are contained in Circular 83 of 19/07/2022.
To submit the application it is necessary to have SPID, CIE or CNS credentials.
The procedure is available by accessing the "Contribution for psychotherapy sessions" service accessible via the home page of the Institute website www.inps.it, following the path: "Services and services"> "Services"> "Access point to non pensions ".
As an alternative to the website, the application can be submitted through the Multichannel Contact Center service, by calling the toll-free number 803.164 from the landline or from the mobile network at 06.164164 (for a fee, based on the rate applied by the various operators).