Update on the Approval of Social Security Sickness Benefits

Sept. 9

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Updated: Sept. 11

News Flash No. 24/2026

Please be advised that INPS, in its circular “ News ” No. 92 dated September 4, 2026, has provided new guidelines regarding the start date of the prognosis indicated on the medical certificate for the purposes of determining eligibility for social security benefits.

Generally speaking, in order to receive sickness benefits from INPS, an employee must submit a medical certificate issued on the first day of the illness and attesting to temporary incapacity to work as of that date.

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