Short answer
On 21 July 2026 the Constitutional Court rejected challenges to the requirement of a long-term residence permit for non-EU citizens to receive the assegno sociale.
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As of 20 October 2026 (official sources checked; not yet editor-verified).
Who is this for
Non-EU residents asking about welfare benefits.
What happened
Judgment n. 141 (filed 21 July 2026, after the hearing of 24 June 2026) rejected the constitutional questions about the assegno sociale (a means-tested allowance for older people) being tied to a long-term EU residence permit.
Requirements
The long-term permit requirement stands. Holders of other permit types may not qualify. Individual cases can differ.
Steps
Ask INPS or a patronato to check your case.
Costs & timing
Not applicable.
Common mistakes
Assuming the ruling changes eligibility; it confirms the existing rule.
Where to get help
INPS offices and a patronato.
TO VERIFY: full reasoning in the judgment text (the Court's own page was not readable when this was checked; the outcome and dates match several secondary reports).
Sources
- Corte costituzionale - sentenza n. 141/2026 (Corte costituzionale)
