Free health insurance for school staff: coverage up to 600,000 euros.

As of September 30, 2026, the free health insurance policy for all school staff, funded by the State, is operational. The coverage, which can reach up to 600,000 euros in annual benefits, includes hospital admissions, surgical interventions, dental services, pre-existing conditions, maternity, and preventive activities. Workers contribute 10% of the cost, while the remaining 90% is covered by the policy.

Enrollment is mandatory and takes place through the website of the Ministry of Education and Merit, by authenticating with SPID, CIE, or CNS. The protection is extended to all employees, including those on fixed-term contracts, lasting for 4 years or until the end of service for permanent staff. Specific allowances are provided, such as 50 euros per day for admissions to the National Health Service (max 40 days) and 4,000 euros for a cesarean delivery or 2,500 euros for a natural birth.

The new health insurance policy represents a structural intervention in support of the welfare of school workers, a sector that employs hundreds of thousands of staff, including teachers, administrative and auxiliary personnel. The initiative arises within the context of a broader investment plan for the Italian education system, which has recently seen the allocation of over 23 billion euros from PNRR and national funds for school buildings, nurseries, and educational innovation.

The measure is part of a strategy aimed at improving the working conditions and attractiveness of the teaching profession and school staff, while also addressing the issue of staff shortages in certain areas. The comprehensive insurance coverage, which also includes often costly services such as dental care and support in case of loss of self-sufficiency, aims to provide a uniform health safety net for all workers in the sector, regardless of their contract type.