In Italy, the “Bonus Mamme Lavoratrici” for 2025 provides a monthly contribution of 40 euros to working mothers who meet specific criteria. The request must be submitted by the mother herself to INPS, with eligibility based on income and family size, and there is a deadline in December 2025. Below is a concise guide to who can receive it, how to request it, and important exclusions.

Eligibility basics

• At least two children, with the youngest under 10 years old, or
• At least three children, with the youngest under 18 years old
• Annual income from work (including both dependent and autonomous work) not exceeding 40,000 euros
• The benefit is available to:
  • Employed workers (both permanent and temporary)
  • Self-employed workers
  • Certain other employed categories, depending on eligibility notes for 2025
• The eligibility date criteria are at 1 January 2025 or can be completed by 31 December 2025

Notes:

• The benefit is not available to domestic workers, and certain categories may be excluded depending on pension and employment status.
• The child count and age thresholds apply as described above, and the conditions on the number of children must be met for the year 2025.

How to apply

• Direct application to INPS (online):
  • Use the INPS portal or the specific application/utility designated for the “Mamme Lavoratrici” support.
  • You will typically need personal details, information about the children (names, dates of birth, and tax codes), and your work status.
• Via employer:
  • Inform your employer of the number of children and their tax codes; the employer may process or assist with the submission in the correct payroll/Uniemens flow, depending on INPS instructions for 2025.

Important dates and limits

• The exact application deadline for 2025 is typically announced by INPS and updated in late 2025; recent notices show a December deadline (commonly around the first week of December 2025) for submitting requests.
• The monthly benefit is capped at 40 euros per qualifying month of work, and it accrues for months in which work activity or payroll contributions occur.

Exclusions and caveats

• Not all mother categories qualify; in 2025, some groups (e.g., certain self-employed regimes or domestic workers) may be excluded or have different treatment.
• The child-quantity threshold and age limits must be satisfied at the specified dates; changes in family status during the year can affect eligibility.

If you’d like, I can tailor this to your exact situation (employment type, number of children, ages, and approximate annual income) and outline the precise steps you should take with INPS or your employer.