Our state provides subsidies not only to those who are in difficult economic conditions. Taxpayers with health problems or suffering from physical or neurological impairments also receive financial aid. In addition to monthly allowances you can also retire earlier and without cuts in the presence of some health problems. Those who have a chronic disorder may also suffer from a worsening of their state of Health.
If an aggravation of the disease occurs, some important manual or intellectual skills may gradually be lost. The economic benefits are not only those affected by Rare or incurable diseases. In fact, there are several very widespread diseases that immediately entitle you to 36 months of disability benefits at any age. And although these are temporary benefits, it is possible to request renewal if the sanitary conditions remain. In case of aggravation, a higher percentage of invalidity may also be required.
For 2022, INPS helps taxpayers with 6,300 euros a year who can no longer independently manage the tasks of everyday life. To prove the state of need it is necessary to undergo a health examination. Nevertheless, for some specific diseases the law 104 and other facilities are obtained with a simple medical certificate without the controls of the Legal Commission.
Incapacity could arise already long before retirement age and determine a condition of absolute dependence on others. In the case of multiple sclerosis patients, the recognition of economic and welfare benefits depends on the stage of the disease.
The INPS helps with 6,300 euros those who suffer from this unpredictable disease with invisible symptoms such as fatigue and pain
In the teconico-scientific communication for the assessment of multiple sclerosis, INPS provided clarifications on the evaluation criteria. Based on the EDSS clinical scale, it is possible to assign a disability percentage relative to the degree of neurological impairment. The progression of the disease is often unpredictable and the speed of its evolution changes from patient to patient. Based on the scores, it is therefore possible to understand what impact multiple sclerosis has on the patient’s walking ability.
In addition to this, the EDSS scale allows you to follow the progress of the pathology and detect invisible disorders such as physical and mental fatigue. Regardless of the income that declares there suffers from multiple sclerosis matures the right to the accompanying allowance equal to 6,302.04 euros per year. The payment of the service takes place through the monthly payment of cheques of 525.17 euros.
The patient with multiple sclerosis who is no longer autonomous in the performance of daily duties has the right to accompany. In order to recognize the allowance, in addition to the progressive loss of limb function, neuropathic pain and fatigue are also assessed.