INPS has published new instructions dedicated to workers and professionals affected by the floods which, starting from 18 January 2026, brought Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily to their knees. After the declaration of the state of emergency by the Government, the Institute clarified the methods, times and requirements for accessing the support measures provided for by Legislative Decree 25/2026 and two circulars.
Among the main measures is a one-off allowance intended for self-employed workers forced to suspend their activity due to weather events. The contribution includes 500 euros for each suspension period of up to 15 days, for a total maximum of 3 thousand euros.
In addition to the economic bonus, there is also the suspension of payments of social security and welfare contributions in the period between 18 January and 30 April 2026.
What does the measure consist of and who is it intended for?
The measure concerns workers who, as of 18 January 2026, had residence or registered office in the municipalities affected by the events, whose activities were located in the damaged properties.
Specifically, the beneficiaries can be:
All suspended payments must be made in a single payment by 10 October 2026, without the application of penalties or interest. There will be no refund for contributions already paid.
One-off allowance for self-employed workers
Legislative Decree 25/2026 provided for an allowance lump sum for coordinated and continuous collaborators, agents and representatives, self-employed workers and professionals who, “due to the meteorological events that occurred since January 18th, they suspended the activity in the affected municipalities of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily“.
The compensation is equal to 500 euros for each period of suspension of up to 15 days, for a total maximum of 3,000 euros.
How to apply for the flood bonus
Applications to obtain the allowance must be submitted exclusively online by 20 June 2026, through the INPS portal by logging in with SPID, CIE, CNS or eIDAS. Alternatively, it will be possible to contact the Institute’s patronage offices or Contact Center.
The official identification of the Municipalities involved will take place through a specific order of the Civil Protection, upon proposal of the Regions of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily. Meanwhile, INPS has specified that all applications will be subjected to verification of the requirements before the contribution is disbursed.
