Employee benefits
Direct INPS sick pay in Italy and the new SR212 form
Employee benefits · · 2 min read
By Lorenzo Schiavone · calculator developer
On 4 November 2026, INPS announced form SR212 for private-sector employees who receive sick pay directly from INPS and lack a digital identity. The paper form provides an exceptional, temporary way to supply information for the claim assessment. INPS notice on the new form
Who can use SR212 and which route to take
First check who pays the benefit. In some jobs the employer advances it through payroll. The service is for private-sector employees entitled to direct payment. If you cannot find the benefit on your payslip, check the payment route for your job with the employer or INPS. INPS direct sick pay service
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Direct payment with digital identity | Use Comunicazioni Dati in the online service |
| Direct payment without digital identity | Use SR212 in the cases specified by INPS |
| Benefit advanced through payroll | Check the payslip with your employer |
How to submit the paper form
Download the form from the official page. Fill it in and attach the documents required for your case. Send it to the INPS office responsible for your area by certified email (PEC) or registered post with proof of delivery. For registered post the INPS notice specifies the subject line ‘Trasmissione modello COD. SR 212’. SR212 form and instructions · INPS submission routes
Keep a copy of the form, attachments and receipt. If INPS requests further information, check it against the details and documents you have already sent.
How the online service works
In Comunicazioni Dati you can check personal and contribution information, fill in gaps and upload documents such as a contract or payslip where needed. The service can handle periods covering multiple instances of sickness. Online service and instructions
The doctor’s submission of the medical certificate starts the process. The form and the service add administrative information to the existing case. INPS assesses the case and determines the amount and timing based on your circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Do I use SR212 if I have SPID? ▾
If you receive direct sick pay and have a digital identity, use Comunicazioni Dati in the online service. INPS reserves SR212 for those without a digital identity.
Does SR212 serve as the medical certificate? ▾
The doctor submits the certificate. SR212 supplies administrative information for the directly paid benefit.
Does the form guarantee a payment date? ▾
The form supplies information for assessment. For an individual case, check INPS messages and any outstanding requests for documents.
Sources and method
- INPS · 4 November 2026 notice on form SR212
- INPS · message 3484 of 29 October 2026
- INPS · form SR212 and instructions
- INPS · direct sick pay service
Each guide states the period it covers and the assumptions behind its examples. Net pay estimates flag any prior-year municipal rates. The actual monthly payslip may differ from the annual average.