Also in 2024, it is possible to request the light bonus for the disabled, a benefit that allows a discount on the electricity bill. The amount of the discount can vary from 139.08 to 450.18 euros per year, and can be requested without presenting the ISEE, since it is not linked to income. In this guide we will see who can request it, how much it amounts and how the 2024 light bonus for the disabled works
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What is the light bonus for disabled people 2024?
The light bonus for the disabled is a discount on electricity bills for families where a component, owner of the supply or cohabitant, suffers from a serious disability and requires electromedical equipment for life support, which involves a high consumption of energy. This bonus, also called “social bonus for physical distress”, was introduced for the first time by law no. 266 of 23 December 2005, and is managed by the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA). It is a structural facility and does not require annual renewals, unless the equipment used changes.
Who is entitled to the 2024 electricity bonus?
The light bonus is intended for families that fall into the so-called “protected groups”, that is, those in which there is a person who:
- He obtained the recognition of serious disability, as defined in article 3, paragraph 3 of the law of 5 February 1992, n. 104.
- It uses lifesaving electromedical equipment, listed in the Decree of the Ministry of Health of 13 January 2011.
This bonus is independent of income, so it is not necessary to present the ISEE to claim it. The benefit is granted regardless of the family’s economic situation
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How to apply for the light bonus for the disabled
To obtain the electricity bonus, the owner of the electricity supply must submit a request to the municipality of residence, even if the owner is different from the person with disabilities. The following must be attached to the application
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- An ASL certificate attesting to the serious health condition and the need to use electromedical equipment for life support. The certificate must specify the type of equipment, the hours of daily use and the address where it is installed.
- A copy of the identity document of the applicant or the sick person.
In addition, to fill out the application you need some information such as:
- The POD code of the supply, which identifies the energy delivery point.
- The committed or available power of the supply.
- The tax number of the applicant or the sick person.
It is possible to delegate a person to submit the application by filling out a special form.
How does the 2024 light bonus for disabled people work
The electricity bonus is applied as a direct discount on electricity bills. The total amount is divided and applied to the bills issued in the 12 months following the request. The bills will indicate the amount of the discount and the reference period.
This bonus does not depend on income and, if the family is in economic difficulties, it can be combined with other bill bonuses, such as the one granted to families with ISEE up to 9,530 euros (20,000 euros for families with four or more dependent children).
Once the application has been accepted, it is not necessary to renew the bonus every year, unless there are changes in the equipment used. In that case, an application for a variation must be submitted.
How much is the electric bonus for the disabled
The value of the electric bonus for the disabled is determined by ARERA based on several factors:
- The bargaining power.
- The type of electromedical equipment used.
- The time of use of the equipment.
Based on this information, the SGate system calculates the amount due. Here are the amounts for 2024
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Minimum range (up to 600 kWh per year):
- 139.08 euros (11.40 euros per month) for supplies up to 3 kW.
- 179.34 euros (14.70 euros per month) for supplies up to 3.5 kW.
- 190.32 euros (15.60 euros per month) for supplies up to 4 kW.
- 201.30 euros (16.50 euros per month) for supplies from 4.5 kW and up.
Mid-range (between 600 and 1,200 kWh per year):
- 274.50 euros (22.50 euros per month) for supplies up to 3 kW.
- 300.12 euros (24.60 euros per month) for supplies up to 3.5 kW.
- 314.76 euros (25.80 euros per month) for supplies up to 4 kW.
- 325.74 euros (26.70 euros per month) for supplies from 4.5 kW and up.
Maximum range (more than 1,200 kWh per year):
- 409.92 euros (33.60 euros per month) for supplies up to 3 kW.
- 424.56 euros (34.80 euros per month) for supplies up to 3.5 kW.
- 435.54 euros (35.70 euros per month) for supplies up to 4 kW.
- 450.18 euros (36.90 euros per month) for supplies from 4.5 kW and up.
Verification and duration of the bonus
The electricity bonus is reported directly on the bill once it has been granted. The customer can check the status of the request through the entity where the application was submitted, or by contacting the toll-free number 800,166,654 providing the tax code or the identification number of the
request.
The bonus is disbursed without interruption as long as the sick person uses the lifesaving electromedical equipment. In case of cessation of use, the customer must notify their energy supplier
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The 2024 light bonus for the disabled represents an important advantage for those who need lifesaving electromedical equipment. It is a direct discount on the bill that can alleviate electricity costs for families who are entitled to it
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