Question 1

What is NASpI (Nuova Assicurazione Sociale per l'Impiego) in Italy?

Accepted Answer

NASpI is the statutory monthly unemployment benefit paid by INPS to employees who have involuntarily lost their jobs (through dismissal, contract expiration, or just-cause resignation).

Question 2

What are the eligibility requirements for NASpI?

Accepted Answer

The worker must be involuntarily unemployed and have accumulated at least 13 weeks of INPS contributions in the 4 years preceding the termination of employment.

Question 3

How is the monthly NASpI payment calculated?

Accepted Answer

Calculate average gross monthly salary over the prior 4 years. If it is equal to or less than €1,425.21 (2025 ceiling), NASpI equals 75% of that salary. If higher, add 25% of the excess difference, up to a maximum statutory ceiling of €1,550.42 per month.

Question 4

How long does NASpI last?

Accepted Answer

NASpI is paid for a number of weeks equal to half the weeks of contributions paid in the last 4 years, up to a maximum duration of 24 months (104 weeks).

Question 5

When does the 3% monthly reduction (degressivita) take effect?

Accepted Answer

Under current law, the monthly benefit is reduced by 3% every month starting from the 1st day of the 6th month of benefit receipt (or from the 8th month if the applicant is at least 55 years old on the date of job loss).

Italy NASpI Unemployment Benefits Calculator

Contribution History & Prior Earnings

Monthly Progression & Degressivita Schedule