Thyroid bonus 2022: what it is and how to get it

The 2022 thyroid bonus has just been released, an INPS contribution dedicated to people suffering from thyroid diseases.

Those suffering from thyroid problems, this year will be able to take advantage of the 2022 thyroid bonus. An allowance that comes from INPS and is based on the certificate of disability issued by the social security institution. Obviously, as with any other bonus, there are requirements to be respected and very specific rules to be able to obtain it. So let’s find out how much there is to know about it.

Thyroid bonus 2022: who owns it

To obtain the 2022 thyroid bonus which is equivalent to a check that can reach a maximum of 550 euros , the requirements to be met are very precise.

The first is to have obtained 74% disability. To this are added diseases related to the gland such as, for example, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hypoparathiodism, goiter, the presence of carcinomas or the removal of the thyroid. According to the degree of disability, it will therefore be possible to obtain a bonus that will range from 291.50 (for the 74% one) to 550 euros (for the 100% one).

Thyroid bonus: how to request it

Going to how to request this bonus, it is important, first of all, to obtain the certification drawn up by your doctor and certifying the previously recognized degree of disability.
You will also have to apply (always through the doctor) for an assessment of civil disability which will take place first by the Local Health Authority and, later, by the Social Security Institute.
Once you have obtained the paper receipt (which will have a value of 90 days), you can then proceed with the presentation of the indemnity application to the Insps. Application that can be made both from the website and through a patronage.

It is important to remember that for each degree of disability there are specific indemnities ranging from the granting of prostheses, to the right to leave for any treatment up to a monthly assistance allowance which is however incompatible with any other income.
In the event of 100% disability, you will be able to obtain everything previously provided for. To this is added, only in the event of inability to walk, an accompanying allowance. For people with thyroid problems and over the age of 65 there will be a social security allowance.