The 2024 Psychological Bonus, managed by the INPS, is a contribution for citizens with an ISEE of less than 50,000 euros to support expenses related to psychotherapy sessions. The measure provides for a maximum contribution of 1,500 euros. In this guide we will see how the bonus works, how to request it, the details on the rankings and the news coming for 2025
.
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What is the 2024 Psychologist Bonus
The Psychologist Bonus is an economic contribution of up to 1,500 euros intended to cover the expenses for psychotherapy sessions with private specialists enrolled in the register of psychologists or psychotherapists participating in the initiative. Introduced on an experimental basis in 2022, the bonus was later made permanent with the 2023 Budget Law and refinanced
in 2024.
The bonus is aimed at citizens with an ISEE not exceeding 50,000 euros who suffer from psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, stress or emotional fragility. The goal is to offer psychological support to those who need it, supporting the costs of sessions with
private specialists.
2024 Psychologist Bonus Ranking
The INPS has published the rankings of the 2024 Psychological Bonus, based on the value of the ISEE and, in the case of a tie, on the chronological order in which the applications were submitted. The rankings are organized by region and autonomous province. Beneficiaries have 270 days, until May 6, 2025, to use the contribution. After this period, the unique code assigned to the beneficiaries
will be canceled.
How to request the Psychologist Bonus
For the year 2024, the period for requesting the Psychologist Bonus expired on May 31. However, new application windows are published every year, communicated by the INPS through official messages. Applications can be submitted through the INPS web portal, accessible with SPID level 2 or higher, Electronic Identity Card (CIE) or National Service Card (CNS
).
It is also possible to contact the INPS Integrated Contact Center for assistance in submitting the application.
Who is entitled to the Psychologist Bonus
The Psychologist Bonus is intended for all citizens resident in Italy with an ISEE not exceeding 50,000 euros. It may be required for yourself or for your minor children if the household meets the income requirements. The benefit is reserved for those who are engaged in a psychotherapeutic course to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety
or stress.
How much is the Psychologist Bonus
The amount of the Psychologist Bonus varies according to the applicant’s ISEE income:
- 1,500 euros for income with an ISEE of less than 15,000 euros (up to 50 euros per session).
- 1,000 euros for income with ISEE between 15,000 and 30,000 euros (up to 50 euros per session).
- 500 euros for income with ISEE between 30,000 and 50,000 euros (up to 50 euros per session).
How does the reimbursement of psychotherapeutic sessions work
The Psychologist Bonus covers the expenses for psychotherapy sessions with professionals participating in the initiative, regularly enrolled in the register of psychologists. To benefit from the contribution, the applicant must select a psychotherapist from the list provided by the INPS and book a session, communicating
the unique code received.
Once the service has been provided, the professional issues an invoice and enters the data on the INPS platform. The payment to the professional will then be made by the INPS using regional resources
.
News for the 2025 Psychologist Bonus
The government intends to refinance the Psychological Bonus also in 2025, with an expected allocation of 10 million euros. However, these funds may be enough to cover only 16,000 beneficiaries, a much smaller number than the requests received in 2024, which were more than 400,000. A definitive confirmation is awaited on the refinancing and any changes to the
measure.
How to book a session with the Psychologist Bonus
Once the application has been confirmed, the beneficiary can access the list of participating professionals through the reserved area of the INPS website. The unique code is used to book the sessions. The beneficiary has the opportunity to choose between different professionals, even for several sessions, and each service will be subsequently confirmed by the professional through the
INPS platform.
Deadlines and use of the bonus
The Psychologist Bonus must be used within 270 days of being awarded. Once this deadline has expired, the unique code will be canceled and unused resources will be reassigned to other beneficiaries based
on regional rankings.
The 2024 Psychologist Bonus represents an important resource for those who need psychological support, offering an economic contribution to meet the expenses of psychotherapy sessions. With the refinancing scheduled for 2025, the government aims to keep this measure active, although the funds may be insufficient to meet all
the requests.
