Since September 9, 2024, the Italian Government has started distributing the 2024 Card Dedicated to You, a measure of economic support aimed at families in difficulty. The social card, with a value of 500 euros, represents concrete help for the purchase of basic necessities, and includes some new features compared to the previous edition. The measure was confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, which also announced an increase in available resources, equal to 600 million euros.
The government’s objective is to provide support to families with low ISEE and to promote food sustainability
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News of the 2024 Dedicated to You Card
The 2024 Card Dedicated to You presents a series of important changes compared to 2023:
- Increase in value: The social card this year has a value of 500 euros, compared to 460 euros the previous year. Part of the contribution also includes a specific bonus for fuel and public transport, worth 77.20 euros
- Expansion of the products that can be purchased: In addition to basic food products, with paper it will be possible to buy PDO and PGI products, frozen vegetables and baked goods, and other categories of foods such as tuna and canned meat.
- 15% discount: In participating stores, holders of the Dedicated to You Card will be able to take advantage of a 15% discount on purchases, an initiative designed to combat the increase in prices due to inflation.
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Requirements to access the 2024 Dedicated to You Card
Families who meet the following requirements can benefit from the Dedicated to You Card 2024:
- ISEE less than 15,000 euros: The family unit must have an ISEE indicator that does not exceed this threshold.
- At least three members in the family unit: The measure is reserved for families with at least three members.
- Residence in Italy: All members of the family unit must reside on Italian territory.
- Absence of other contributions: Families that already benefit from other forms of income support, such as the Inclusion Check or NASPI, cannot access the social card.
Families excluded from the contribution
Some families, despite meeting the ISEE requirements, will not be able to benefit from the 2024 Dedicated to You Card. In particular, families that receive
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- Inclusion allowance
- NASPI, DIS-COLL, or other forms of unemployment support
- Mobility allowance
- Earnings layoffs or other forms of wage supplementation
Families who receive one of these measures will not be able to access the savings card contribution.
How does the 2024 Dedicated to You Card work
The 2024 Dedicated to You Card is a prepaid card that can be used to buy groceries and basic necessities in affiliated businesses. It is not necessary to submit an application to obtain it: the beneficiaries are identified by the INPS in collaboration with
Italian municipalities.
How to get the 2024 Dedicated to You Card
To receive the Dedicated to You Card, no request form is required from families. The INPS has identified the beneficiaries based on the data provided by the municipalities, which will send an official communication to eligible families. The recipients of the social card will receive a notification via SMS or postal communication, with instructions to pick up the card at post offices
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Once collected, the card is immediately active and can be used at affiliated stores. In some cities, 2023 Dedicated to You Card holders who continue to comply with the requirements will be able to reuse the old card, without having to request a new one
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Deadlines and usage
It is important to know that the first purchase with the 2024 Dedicated to You Card must be made by December 16, 2024, while the full amount must be spent by February 28, 2025. Funds not used by this date will no longer be available.
When do the rankings come out
From September 9, 2024, the distribution of the cards began, and some municipalities have already published the rankings with the names of the beneficiary families. These lists can be consulted on the official websites of the municipalities, which also provide detailed information on how to collect the card
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The 2024 Card Dedicated to You represents concrete support for families in economic difficulty. With a value of 500 euros, it offers the possibility of buying basic necessities and benefiting from additional discounts at participating stores. The innovations introduced for 2024, such as the expansion of the products that can be purchased and the fuel bonus, make this measure even more complete and useful to cope with the increase in the cost of living
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Making sure that you verify your eligibility and that you follow the instructions for collecting and using the card within the established deadlines is essential to take full advantage of this important support tool.
