The so-called “Opzione Donna” early retirement scheme has been renewed. To qualify, female workers must have accrued 35 years of actual contributions and reached the age of 61 by 31 December 2024.
The one-year reduction in the age requirement per child, up to a maximum of two years, has been confirmed, along with the waiting periods of 12 months for employees and 18 months for self-employed workers.
Eligible applicants must fall into one of the following categories: caregivers, individuals with a work capacity reduction of at least 74% or workers made redundant from companies under a formal crisis procedure. The allowance is calculated entirely on a contribution-based system.
