3. Chronic cardiovascular diseases
Severe heart failure
Multiple heart attacks with permanent sequelae
Severe congenital heart disease
4. Chronic respiratory diseases
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) advanced stage
Pulmonary fibrosis
Severe pulmonary emphysema
5. Disabling psychiatric illnesses
Chronic schizophrenia
Severe bipolar disorder
Treatment-resistant major depression
Severe cognitive impairment
6. Diabetes mellitus with complications
Retinopathy with vision loss
Diabetic neuropathy or nephropathy
Amputations
Dialysis for diabetes-related kidney failure
7. Serious autoimmune diseases
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Deforming rheumatoid arthritis
Severe ankylosing spondylitis
8. Chronic renal failure on dialysis
Often recognized as 100% disability
In many cases also associated with an attendance allowance
📋 Requirements for obtaining a permanent disability pension
INPS electronic medical certification
INPS medical-legal visit
Disability ≥ 74% (for benefits and pensions)
100% disability (for disability pension)
Residence in Italy (Italian citizenship or valid permit)
Income within the established limits (for some benefits)
🧑⚖️ How to do it, he asked:
Introductory medical certificate (electronic) from the attending physician
Apply online via:
INPS Portal
Patronage (recommended, free)
CAF enabled
⚠️ Important to know:
Some benefits are revoked or revalued every 3 years (except in the case of definitively recognised disability ).
The disability percentage is established on a case-by-case basis by an INPS commission.
If you want, I can provide you
A simplified INPS application form
An updated list of disability percentage tables
A practical guide to the documents to attach
Let me know what you need!
