Bonus Occhiali 2023: A Help for Sight
The eyeglass bonus offered a one-off contribution of 50 euros for the purchase of eyeglasses or corrective contact lenses to those with an ISEE of less than 10,000 euros. Introduced with the 2020 Budget Law, the fund for the protection of sight (5 million euros per year for 2021-2023) allowed reimbursements for purchases from 1 January 2021 and vouchers for expenses until 31 December 2023. The Ministry of Health platform, active from 5 May 2023, managed requests until funds ran out. Find out how it worked!
Who could claim the bonus?
The bonus was reserved for members of families with an ISEE under 10,000 euros . Each member could request it only once in the period 2021-2023, for eyeglasses or corrective lenses. It was not valid for sunglasses or other accessories.
How to Get the Glasses Bonus
The modalities varied between vouchers for new purchases and reimbursement for expenses already incurred. Here are the details:
Voucher for Purchase
By registering on the Ministry of Health portal with SPID, CIE or CNS, you could request a 50 euro voucher . After the ISEE self-certification and checks, the voucher was issued within 30 days and could be used at accredited opticians, which can be consulted on the platform.
Refund for Past Purchases
For purchases made between January 1, 2021 and May 4, 2023, you could get a refund by authenticating on the platform with SPID, CIE, or CNS. All you had to do was self-certify your ISEE, indicate your IBAN, and upload a receipt or invoice. Applications had to be submitted by July 3, 2023.
Pay Attention to Deductions
The bonus could not be combined with other benefits. If the expenses for glasses or lenses had been deducted in the tax return, the reimbursement could be partial or not due, based on the deductible of 129.11 euros and the total medical expenses. For those who used the bonus in 2022 or 2023, it was recommended to note it on invoices or receipts to avoid tax errors.
The Bonus Today: What Has Changed
The measure ended on December 31, 2023, with the funds exhausted. In 2025, it is no longer possible to request the glasses bonus, but it remains an example of support for visual health. For those looking for similar solutions, Ottica Paoletti in Pieve di Soligo offers personalized consultations and promotions. Contact us to find out more!
Source: Ministry of Health, Law 388/2000