Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025 for those who meet the retirement requirements from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (INPS, message March 5, 2025, no. 801). The INPS has provided instructions for the submission, by May 1, 2025, of applications for recognition of carrying out particularly heavy and strenuous work, referring to subjects who fulfill the prescribed requirements in the year 2026. Moreover, the Institute has already given instructions for workers who wish to request the recognition of carrying out this type of work with message no. 812/2024.
Specifically, the message in commentary communicates that applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025 for those who mature the requirements for retirement from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The opportunity is aimed not only at employees but also at those in the private sector who have accrued contributions in special management for self-employed workers. It is essential that the necessary documentation is submitted electronically, using the AP45 module and including the documentation specified in the Labor Minister’s decree.
The requirements to access pension treatment vary depending on the category of workers. For example, employees must have at least 35 years of contributory seniority and a minimum age of 61 years and 7 months, while self-employed workers must have a minimum age of 62 years and 7 months.
To benefit from recognition of heavy and strenuous work, the INPS emphasizes that submission of the application beyond the established deadline will result in a postponement of the start of the pension; it is advisable, therefore, to respect the deadline, in order not to suffer delays in payments. The message in question finally includes further details regarding the necessary documentation and specific indications on the requirements and procedures to follow.
