In case you haven't heard, a new law on the companion allowance for the totally disabled went into effect last February.
Published in the Official Gazette no. 44 of February 14, 1980, Law no. 18 of February 18, 1980 provides for a companion allowance to be granted to amputees and civilly disabled persons who are totally incapacitated due to physical or mental conditions as defined in articles 2–12 of Law no. 118 of March 30, 1971.
The minimum monthly allowance is 120,000 lire for 1980; 182,000 lire for 1981; and 232,000 lire for 1982.
To qualify for this benefit, applicants must submit their request to the competent Provincial Health Commission established at the office of the Provincial Medical Officer.
Below is a sample application form. If the applicant is over 18, they may file it themselves. If under 18, the parent or legal guardian must file on their behalf.
SAMPLE APPLICATION FORM
To the Provincial Health Commission for Civil Disability
at the Office of the Provincial Medical Officer
Via Fornovo, 12
ROME
The undersigned ______________________________________
born _______________________________________________
on ___________ resident in _____________ Street ___________________
requests to be examined by the health commission in order to qualify for the benefits provided under Law no. 18 of February 18, 1980.
Medical certificate enclosed.