Law 205/2017 (2018) – State Budget Law – Articles 254–256 – informal care

Legge 205/2017 - Legge di bilancio di previsione dello Stato - Artt. 254-256 - Assistenza informale

The "Law 205/2017 (2018) - State Budget Law - Articles 254-256 - informal care" was introduced in 2017, as part of the Italian State Budget for 2018. The provisions related to informal care were implemented at the national level in Italy by the Italian government through the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, in collaboration with local municipalities and social welfare organizations. It provided the Italian legal system with a first form of recognition for the activity of caregivers and unpaid care work and established the fund for the support of the role of family caregivers in care and assistance. It targets retirees, pensioners, and older persons who require social and healthcare support, especially those at risk of poverty or social isolation. Key features include adjusting pension eligibility based on life expectancy, with specific exemptions for workers in strenuous jobs, and providing tax incentives for foundations supporting community-based long-term care initiatives. The law also enhances social security measures for groups such as war veterans and politically persecuted individuals and supports public-private partnerships to develop integrated long-term care services, combining healthcare, social services, and community support.