The payment of the Universal Single Allowance (Auu) for February 2025 is set for families with dependent children, calculated based on the ISEE and various factors such as the number of children and their ages. These payments vary according to the family's economic situation and any changes in income or household composition.
According to the latest updates from INPS, the payments will be credited between February 15 and February 17 for existing beneficiaries. Those who submitted changes or new applications during December will see their payments at the end of February 2025. The INPS also announced significant updates related to the Auu, including automatic renewal of requests and ISEE updates. Families must report any changes such as the birth of a new child or when a child reaches adulthood.
For families to correctly assess their Auu amounts, presenting the new ISEE for 2025 is mandatory. Without this updated documentation, the minimum amount will be disbursed starting March 2025. If the new ISEE is submitted by June 30, 2025, benefits may be recalculated, and back payments may be issued.
Starting January 1, 2025, the Auu amounts and corresponding ISEE thresholds will be adjusted due to the increased cost of living, which rose by 0.8% over the past year. Key adjustments include:
- For parents with children under one year: A 50% increase of the Auu until the child turns one.
- For families with at least three children and ISEE up to €45,939.56: An increase of 50% for children aged one to three.
- For families with at least four children: A fixed increase of €150 per month.
- Transitional increases (January-February 2025): For families with ISEE up to €25,000 who received Family Allowance (ANF) benefits in 2021.
The Auu payment for February 2025 will reflect the updated amounts, and any outstanding payments for January 2025 will be processed starting March 2025.
The Auu is critically important for the support of families with dependent children, serving to consolidate and simplify various previous economic aids. It is paid monthly, and February signifies the second monthly payment of the year. This year, the details surrounding the payments are particularly urgent as families seek clarity on the new sums and any potential back payments due to ISEE adjustments.
The updated amounts mean the base Auu for families will be €57.50 for those without current ISEE or exceeding the maximum threshold. For families with ISEE up to €17,227.33, they will receive €201 per child.
The INPS highlighted the need for families to report any changes to their status by February 28, 2025. Failing to do so will result in them receiving only the minimum amount as of March 1. Families can still update their data until June 30, which allows them to receive adjusted amounts retroactively from March.
For 2024, INPS disbursed approximately €19.8 billion across more than 6.3 million households, representing significant financial support for families. The previous year’s allocations showed nearly €18.2 billion was distributed to 10 million children beneficiaries.
The Auu signifies one of the cornerstone policies aimed at enhancing the welfare of families with children. Its implementation has been pivotal since its introduction, ensuring families have the financial support necessary for their children's needs.
Throughout the repeating cycles of applications and payments, it remains important for families to understand these changes and to proactively manage their household information with INPS to avoid any lapses or complications surrounding their benefits.
Overall, February 2025 presents both challenges and improvements to the Auu framework, with families encouraged to remain engaged with the updates to maximize their financial support. The policy will likely continue to evolve with the changing economic climate, assuring families of continued support as they navigate their everyday lives.