The Chamber of Deputies has passed the Fiscal Decree into law, introducing significant measures impacting healthcare, businesses, and workers. In healthcare, a new allocation mechanism for pharmaceutical payback has been established. AIFA will determine, by October 31 of the following year, the repayment amount for each company, divided 50% based on population and 50% according to regional spending cap overruns. Funds allocated to combat Covid-19, still available in regional budgets, can be used until December 31, 2025, to support operational plans aimed at reducing waiting lists.

For businesses, the deadline to apply for the biennial preventive agreement has been extended to December 12, maintaining the original conditions. Regarding workers, the €100 Christmas Bonus has been expanded to individuals with at least one dependent child and incomes up to €28,000, significantly increasing the number of beneficiaries to approximately 4.5 million. Sole proprietors with annual revenues or fees up to €170,000 can defer income tax payments until January 16, 2025, instead of the original deadline of December 2, 2024.

Among the approved measures, a resolution urges the Government to consider introducing mechanisms for early access to life-saving drugs, inspired by international models, to ensure timely treatments for patients with severe and rapidly progressing conditions.