An approved temporary benefit for low-income retireesThe temporary benefit for low-income retirees was promised by the Ministry of Internal Policies (MIPES) in December. This benefit, known as 'Bonus Tredici Pensionati', is linked to the normal thirteenth pension and increases up to €155 for those who meet the 2026 eligibility criteria. The benefit decreases progressively for benefits that exceed the minimum treatment and is automatically credited.

Retirees excluded from payment can request recognition if they believe they are entitled to it. In summary, the additional amount on pensions is equal to a maximum of €154.94 according to Article 70, point 7 of Law No. 23 December 2000.

In 2026, the thirteenth pension supplement will be fully applicable up to €7,954.05 of annual pension benefits and progressively reduces until reaching €8,108.99, according to the INPS 'Pension Supplement Amounts' schedule, updated on April 16, 2026.

The so-called thirteenth pension supplement is an annual payment recognized by the INPS for insured persons with income levels included in their treatment. Introduced by Article 70, point 7, of Law 388/2020, it corresponds to December's regular thirteenth along with the normal thirteenth. Among the pensions that can benefit from integration are those provided by approved management companies, including retirement benefits, advance payments, survivors, and disability-related pensions.

No minimum age for receiving a bonus: it depends on the nature of the service, its amount, and the beneficiary's income. They exclude those who receive only assistance benefits such as social security payments, social pensions, and civil disability treatments.

The INPS excludes pensions for employees of financial institutions, company directors, and those without pension-like nature. Limitations on income 2026 To obtain the additional pension amount in 2026, it is necessary to meet two economic conditions: the annual total of pension benefits should fall within the range of €11,931.08 and, for married couples or civil unions, the combined total cannot exceed €23,862.15, according to the same INPS form. The government has promised this temporary approval for low-income retirees as of December, but do not worry if you do not receive the benefit.

If you have doubts or questions, you can request recognition of your benefit if you believe you qualify for the thirteenth-month bonus. This temporary approval has been introduced to help pensioners with low incomes who find it difficult to maintain their own economy. The goal is to further reduce the differences in life between those on basic pensions and those above them, making it easier for them to integrate into an ever-changing world.

We conclude by saying that this measure was promoted by MIPES to help pensioners with low incomes maintain their own economies and contribute to their integration into a world that will never be the same.