The distribution of the new card will begin on September 9, 2024.Dedicated to you“, an economic support tool that offers a contribution of 500 euros per family unit.
This measure, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, involves over 1,330,000 Italian families with an ISEE income of less than 15,000 euros, who do not already receive other forms of subsidy. The card can be used to purchase food, fuel or local public transport (TPL) passes.
What are the requirements and procedures to benefit from this financial aid?
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Strengthening of the measure in the 2024 Budget Law
With the 2024 Budget Law, the “Dedicated to You” Card has seen a significant increase both in terms of available funds and in the number of beneficiary families. The overall funding has increased from 520 million euros in 2023 to 676 million in 2024, thus increasing the number of families involved, which rises from 1.2 million to 1.33 million.
At the same time, the value of the card has increased from 459 euros to 500 euros. This measure confirms the commitment of the institutions to provide concrete support to citizens in economic difficulty, especially in a context of global crisis and inflation.
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How it works
The “Dedicata a Te” card is a nominative prepaid card distributed by Poste Italiane, through its subsidiary Postepay, and can be collected at authorized post offices.
The amount of 500 euros will be credited starting from September 2024, and the card will be active for making purchases of essential goods such as food (excluding alcohol), fuel and local public transport passes.
It is important to note that beneficiaries have until December 16, 2024 to make the first payment, otherwise they will lose their right to the contribution. Furthermore, the entire amount must be spent by February 28, 2025.
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The requirements to obtain the “Dedicated to You” Card
The “Dedicated to You” Card is intended for families residing in Italy with a ISEE less than 15,000 euros per year. To access this benefit, it is not necessary to submit an application: beneficiaries will be identified automatically based on the data held by the Municipality of residence.
However, there are some exclusion conditions: families who, as of June 4, 2024, receive other forms of economic subsidy, such as the Inclusion Allowance, the Naspi (New Social Insurance for Employment) or the redundancy fund, cannot access the contribution.
The aim is to avoid overlapping public aid and ensure support for those who do not already benefit from other measures.
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Where and how to spend the contribution
The contribution of the “Dedicata a Te” Card can be used exclusively for the purchase of essential goods, as indicated in Annex 1 of the Ministerial Decree of 4 June 2024.
This includes food, excluding alcoholic beverages, fuel and, alternatively, subscriptions to local public transport services. Purchases can be made at affiliated commercial establishments, which will be identified thanks to a specific agreement stipulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry.
In this way, it is ensured that the benefit is used in a targeted manner to meet the essential needs of families.
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Expiration dates and use
To ensure proper use of the “Dedicata a Te” Card, it is essential to respect the deadlines set. The first payment must be made by December 16, 2024, under penalty of forfeiture of the right to the contribution.
Furthermore, the entire amount loaded onto the card must be spent no later than February 28, 2025. These deadlines have been set to ensure that the funds are used promptly and for their original purpose: supporting families in difficulty, through the purchase of essential goods.
