SAN MARINO – The form to request the bonus for single pregnant women and single-parent families and the resolution for concessions on nursery school fees are being developed. This was communicated by the San Marino Workers’ Union (USL), which takes stock of the application of the new Family Law, n. 141, approved just over a month ago.
According to the union, the legislation has introduced important measures to support parenting, including the possibility of being absent from work during the illness of your children without losing your pay. However, some administrative steps necessary to allow families to actually access the expected benefits remain to be completed.
Among the most awaited measures is the bonus for single pregnant women and single-parent families, equal to 50 euros per month, to be paid in a single solution by the end of December through the Smac Card.
As regards single-parent households, the benefit is reserved for families with at least one minor child who is not yet attending primary school. USL reports that the form to submit the request is currently being prepared.
The resolution relating to concessions on nursery school fees is also being defined. Interested families will shortly receive a communication directly from the schools with the necessary information.
The union evaluates the new provisions positively, while underlining that the amounts provided represent limited economic support compared to the difficulties faced by numerous San Marino families.
“We are talking about small figures and small aid but in a period where uncertainties remain numerous, every measure is evidently welcomed as a form of relief”, observes USL, recalling the need for more incisive interventions to support the purchasing power and well-being of the population.
Particular concern is expressed about the increase in the cost of living and energy bills, which risks putting even families with earned income in further difficulty.
USL welcomes the social tariffs, but highlights how the economic difficulties do not exclusively concern the poorest sections of the population.
The range of beneficiaries could also expand compared to last year thanks to the possibility of deducting from income, up to a maximum of 4,000 euros, the amounts paid for rent and interest on mortgages. The actual increase in the number of those entitled can only be assessed at the end of the checks.
Finally, the San Marino Workers’ Union reminds you that its offices are available to provide information and assistance in submitting applications to access the benefits provided by the legislation.
For information you can contact USL on 0549 907031 or write to info@usl.sm.
