✅ Diabetes in Italy: All Rights and Benefits Provided by Law

🎯 Main Benefits for People with Diabetes

1. 🏥 Exemption from Healthcare Co-payments (Ticket)

With code 013 (DM 329/99) or 003 (for type 1 diabetes), it is possible to obtain:

• Free medications (insulin, oral hypoglycemics).

• Medical devices (glucometers, test strips, needles, continuous glucose monitoring sensors – CGM/Freestyle).

• Follow-up tests: glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), microalbuminuria, eye fundus exam, etc.

👉 Can be requested through the general practitioner or diabetologist, with a diagnosis certificate.

2. 🧾 Civil Disability and Related Benefits

Depending on severity and complications:

With disability recognition, you may obtain:

• Monthly allowance (for low income and disability ≥74%).

• Disability pension (if sufficient contributions).

• Attendance allowance (if not self-sufficient).

• Tax and employment-related benefits.

3. 👩‍💼 Law 104/92 and Work Leave

With recognition of severe disability (Art. 3, paragraph 3):

• 3 paid leave days per month.

• Flexible working arrangements, transfer options, priority in shifts.

• Tax deductions for medical expenses, assistance, vehicles.

👉 Applies both to workers with severe diabetes and to family members providing care.

4. ⚖️ Protected Employment Categories (Law 68/99)

Those with disability ≥46% may register for targeted employment placement:

• Easier access to employment.

• Protections in case of dismissal.

• Priority placement in public bodies and social projects.

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