Naspi (new social employment insurance) is the monthly unemployment benefit that provides economic support to workers who have unintentionally lost their jobs. In this guide, we will explore in detail all the information necessary to understand how Naspi works in 2024, who is entitled to it, the amount, the duration, the changes introduced, and how to submit the
application.
What is Naspi 2024
Naspi is a monthly unemployment benefit intended for employed workers who have unintentionally lost their jobs. This measure was introduced in 2015 and represents an important income support for those who are unemployed. It does not apply in the case of voluntary resignation, except for exceptions such as resignation for just cause
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Naspi 2024 amount
The amount of Naspi is calculated as 75% of the average monthly taxable wage for social security purposes for the last four years, up to a maximum of 1,550.42 euros for 2024. This maximum limit was established by the INPS and is revalued annually based on the ISTAT consumer price index
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The amount of Naspi is gradually reduced by 3% starting from the fourth month of use for those under 55 and from the sixth month for those over 55.
Requirements for Naspi 2024
To access Naspi, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be in a state of involuntary unemployment and have issued a declaration of immediate availability (DID) for work.
- Have at least 13 weeks of unemployment benefits in the four years before the start of the unemployment period.
Who is entitled to Naspi
Naspi belongs to workers with a subordinate contract (fixed-term or indefinite) who have unintentionally lost their jobs. The beneficiaries also include apprentices, working members of cooperatives, artistic staff and fixed-term employees of public administrations
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Naspi 2024 news
In 2024, Naspi’s ceiling was increased to 1,550.42 euros. In addition, the cohesion decree 2024 introduced the automatic enrollment of Naspi recipients in the information system for social and labor inclusion (SIISL), which involves the signing of documents such as the curriculum vitae and the digital activation agreement
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Payment of Naspi
Naspi is paid monthly by the INPS by crediting a bank or postal account, a postal book or by transfer to a post office.
How to apply for Naspi
Naspi must be requested through the INPS web portal, using the digital identity (SPID, CIE or CNS), by contacting the sponsoring bodies or through the INPS contact center.
Duration of Naspi
Naspi is disbursed for a maximum of 24 months, corresponding to half of the contribution weeks of the last four years.
Effective date of the service
Naspi starts from the eighth day following the termination of the employment relationship, if the application is submitted within eight days. Otherwise, it starts on the day following the submission of the application
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Subjects excluded from Naspi
Workers who have voluntarily terminated their employment relationship are excluded from Naspi, except in cases of resignation for just cause or consensual termination. Permanent employees of public administrations, agricultural workers and non-EU workers with a residence permit for seasonal work are also excluded
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