Over 1.2 million school workers can apply for supplementary coverage. Excluded are short-term substitutes, those over 71, and some autonomous regions.
The system for enrolling in the free supplementary health insurance policy for all staff of state schools and the Ministry of Education and Merit is operational as of today. The coverage, provided by Unisalute in co-insurance with Poste Assicura and Intesa San Paolo Protezione, can be requested online through the reserved area of the MIM portal using SPID, CIE, or CNS credentials.
The ministry has sent an informational note to school principals, teachers, educators, and administrative, technical, and auxiliary staff, explaining the procedures and timelines. The effective activation of the coverage will require approximately 20 days from the request. Excluded from the policy are substitute teachers with short-term contracts, personnel who have already reached 71 years of age, and employees of the Autonomous Provinces of Trento, Bolzano, and Valle d'Aosta, except for specific cases of secondment.
To use the insurance services, beneficiaries will need to register on the Unisalute portal or download the dedicated app after the activation period. From September 30, a toll-free number will be active for assistance, while for administrative matters, the email polizzasanitaria@istruzione.it is available.
The supplementary health insurance for school staff originated from a process initiated by the Ministry of Education and Merit in 2023, as part of a broader welfare package that includes banking and transportation benefits. The initiative was developed through dialogue with trade unions and represents a social investment to enhance the value of school workers' roles.
The project took concrete shape in January 2026, when the European tender worth 320 million euros for the 2026-2029 period was published, managed by Consip. The stated goal of Minister Giuseppe Valditara was to provide coverage to over 1,200,000 employees, including for the first time teachers with annual contracts or contracts lasting until the end of teaching activities—traditionally more vulnerable categories.
The policy covers services such as hospitalizations for major surgeries, cardiovascular and cancer prevention, childbirth, dental prevention, and osseointegrated implants. It also includes a discounted fee schedule for additional services extended to family members. This system represents an attempt to modernize school welfare, acknowledging the health needs of those working in the education sector after years of requests from the concerned groups.
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