Separated parents bonus, you have until April 2nd to apply

There are still a few days to request the bonus for separated, divorced or non-cohabiting parents: a contribution to those with an income within 8,174 euros and found himself in need having not received the maintenance allowance during the Covid emergency.

In fact, INPS explains that applications to obtain the new bonus for separated, divorced and/or non-cohabiting parents will be considered valid proposals if they arrive on the INPS website. by April 2nd. The term therefore moves a little further because it was initially scheduled for March 31stbut falls on the Easter holiday.

Who does the bonus go to?

The measure is aimed at guaranteeing a contribution to parents in need, i.e. with an income not exceeding 8,174 euros per year, who during the Covid-19 epidemiological emergency period were living with minor or adult children with serious disabilities and who, in the same period, did not receive maintenance due to non-compliance of the other parent (ex-spouse or ex-cohabitant).

The bonus is due where the other parent, as a result of the epidemiological emergency, has ceased, reduced or suspended his/her working activity as of from 8 March 2020 for a minimum duration of 90 days or has suffered a reduction in income of at least 30% compared to the income received in 2019.

Up to 800 euros per month

The bonus for separated, divorced and/or non-cohabiting parents is paid in a single payment in an amount equal to the unpaid amount of the maintenance allowance and up to a maximum of 800 euros per month. The contribution is due for a maximum of 12 months taking into account the availability of the fund which amounts to 10 million euros. The benefit will be paid by INPS following verification of the legal requirements by the Department for Family Policies.