Italy's 2027 budget law adds a 300-euro health card and a higher mothers' bonus

Italy's budget law for 2027, approved by the government and now under examination in Parliament, bundles incentives for young workers, pensioners, families and homeowners. Most of the measures are funded for one year only and are meant as an immediate, partial response to pressing problems. The bill began its passage in the Chamber of Deputies on 9 November 2026.

Health and elderly care

The new health card provides 300 euros a year to pensioners who turned 75 by 31 December 2026 and whose 2025 pension income did not exceed 28,000 euros, according to Rai. The sum can pay for health costs the national health service does not reimburse, from medicines to specialist visits, and it will not count as taxable income or affect ISEE. The estimated number of recipients is about 5.5 million people. A later implementing decree will set out which goods and services the card can buy. For non-self-sufficient elderly people, the ISEE threshold for the Prestazione Universale rises from 6,000 to 12,000 euros for 2027 only, allowing more households to qualify.

Previous threshold6,000

2027 threshold12,000

Previous threshold

6000 euros (ISEE)

2027 threshold

12000 euros (ISEE)

Data from the article text

Mothers' bonus

The bonus for working mothers rises to 100 euros a month from 60 euros and is paid by INPS on application. It covers mothers with two children until the second child turns 10, and mothers with three or more children until the youngest turns 18, provided household income does not exceed 40,000 euros a year. Fanpage puts the annual total at 720 euros in 2026 and 1,200 euros in 2027, and notes that the increase applies unless the text changes during passage. Eligibility otherwise stays the same, and domestic workers remain excluded.

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20271,200

2026

720 euros per year

2027

1200 euros per year

Data from the article text

Il Messaggero warns that mothers with three children will see lower net pay from January. A total social contribution relief capped at 3,000 euros a year, introduced in the 2024 budget and without an income cap, expires at year end and is replaced by the new bonus for this group. The outlet estimates the monthly net loss at about 200 euros for the lowest incomes and 135 to 140 euros for incomes above 40,000 euros, and puts the affected families at about 110,000.

Families and housing

Self-employed parents receive 500 euros a month for three months after the end of maternity or paternity leave. A newborn fund paid through INPS offers 100 euros a year until the child turns 18. Families with at least four children can claim up to 385.71 euros toward the car tax on vans with six to nine seats and power up to 133 kilowatts. Contributions of up to 1,500 euros for attending accredited private schools continue into next year. Renovation deductions stay at 50% for main homes and 36% for other properties, and a reduction planned in the 2026 budget is dropped. The appliance bonus receives 50 million euros more for 2027, and furniture purchases made in 2027 qualify for a 50% deduction on spending up to 5,000 euros.

Work, pensions and tourism

The early retirement route at 63 years and 6 months is confirmed until 31 December 2027 for groups including the unemployed, caregivers, people with disabilities and workers in arduous jobs. Workers who meet the requirements but keep working will continue to see more take-home pay in 2027. Tourism workers receive a 15% supplementary payment on night work and holiday overtime from 1 January to 30 September 2027. Company deductions for new hires are extended to 31 December 2027, rising to 140% for young hires and 180% for hired mothers. A 1% tax rate applies to pay increases of up to 2,500 euros for workers under 30 earning up to 28,000 euros in 2027.

Next steps

The package now moves through the Chamber of Deputies. The health card's operating rules depend on a decree that has yet to be written. Most of the measures run only through 2027, so their renewal will be a question for next year's budget.