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A new digital payment system for contributions of domestic workers in Italy has been announced, phasing out traditional paper bulletin payments by 2026 for most employers.

Italy is transitioning to a digital system for paying contributions for domestic workers, eliminating the need for paper slips traditionally used by employers.

Italy is increasingly paying pensions outside its borders, with a projected rise in international INPS allowances to 675,000 by 2025, signaling a shift in trends as a new tax bill is discussed to encourage pensioners to return to small municipalities in Italy.

A mere 6% of workers on sick leave are visited by Inps doctors to verify their medical conditions, raising concerns over the detection of fraudulent claims.

In February 2026, recipients of the Universal Allowance in Italy will see an increase linked to inflation, with payments expected between the 19th and 20th of that month.

New measures have been introduced to simplify the transfer of pension contributions for freelancers between separate management and professional funds.

Inps defends the deferred payment of TFR, claiming that a lump sum payout encourages irrational expenses, amidst criticism from public employees' lawyer Pietro Frisani.

Starting in February, the adjustments for the universal allowance will take effect, reflecting an increase of 1.4% in value and Isee thresholds, alongside the payment of January's arrears in March, as detailed in the Inps circular.

A scam involving the creation of false identities for nonexistent Romanian women has been uncovered, resulting in fraudulent claims of approximately 1.4 million euros from the universal single check fund in Puglia.

The Italian Social Security Institute (Inps) has announced the payment dates for the single and universal allowance in 2026, with the first payment scheduled for January 21-22 for ongoing benefits without changes.

Maurizio Landini, the secretary of Cgil, proposes an annual salary negotiation approach in response to INPS data on wages, criticizing the current system as outdated and inadequate.

Starting January 2026, the traditional paper notification and contribution payment forms for domestic work will become an exception as INPS moves towards a digital payment system, with pagoPA as the main reference.

A pensioner who received 379 euros for an acting role has been asked by the INPS to return over 21,000 euros, prompting discussions about the disproportionate nature of social security repayments following incorrect job recordings.

Starting this year, the Inps contribution payment system for domestic workers and caregivers transitions to a fully digital format, phasing out paper bulletins in favor of online payments through various digital platforms.

The article discusses the challenges and scheduling changes related to INPS payments in January 2026 due to New Year holidays and inflation-related updates.

The Italian Constitutional Court has ruled that pensions can be seized by INPS to recover unduly received benefits or omitted contributions, but such actions are limited to a fifth of the amount and are subject to certain guarantees due to the essential nature of pension income.

The Inps circular 156 dated December 30, 2025, serves as a guide for employers on managing payroll adjustments for the year 2025, detailing deadlines and common issues related to salary variables, unused vacation, fringe benefits, and severance pay.

The article discusses the proposal to release Tfr back to workers, highlighting the risks and financial interests involved in the upcoming budget debate.

The INPS will begin checks for Italian pensioners living abroad to verify their existence and eligibility for pension payments, with details to be provided via a form starting next year.

Pasquale Tridico, an M5S Europarliament member and former Inps president, criticizes the current government's pension policies, claiming they have only generated revenue without fostering growth or supporting the South, which is facing depopulation and migration.

Families receiving the Single and Universal Allowance in 2026 are provided with a clear calendar of monthly payment dates and reference amounts linked to ISEE as detailed by INPS in message no. 3931/2025.