The bonus spa 2021 arrives to enjoy relaxation and health: who is entitled to the contribution, how much it is worth and how to request it online
After the vacation bonus to push tourism, the government launches the bonus spa 2021. Citizens will be able to use a contribution of up to 200 euros to enjoy a moment of relaxation and health at the spa services, a sector that has been particularly affected by the Covid-19.
The decree that provides for the measure of Bonus Terme 2021 was published in the Official Gazette in the early days of August and the State has allocated 53 million euros for the facilitation. The bonuses will then be disbursed to citizens who request them until the funds available to finance the measure are exhausted. All citizens of age and residents in Italy can apply for the spa bonus, which covers up to 100% of the spa service purchased. The bonus can only be spent at accredited spas and the application can be submitted online starting in mid-October. Here’s what you need to know to apply online.
Bonus Terme 2021: what is it and who is entitled
The Bonus terme 2021 is a 100% discount on the price of the purchase of spa services in an accredited center for a maximum amount of 200 euros. If the cost of the service is higher, the rest of the expense is borne by the citizen, who can use it only once and can not give it to third parties, either for free or in exchange for money. In addition, the bonus is valid for spa facilities that are not already paid for by the National Health Service or other public bodies, or that enjoy other benefits.
The incentive can be requested by all citizens who are over 18 years of age, are residents in Italy and does not include ISEE limits, nor limits related to the family unit, as was the case for the vacation bonus. In a family of 3 people all over 18, if all three apply for the bonus, they will each receive coverage of 200 euros per person.
Bonus Terme 2021: how to apply online
Before being able to proceed with the request for the bonus, it is necessary to wait for Invitalia to complete the accreditation procedure of the spa facilities. Only then, precise indications will be provided on how to request and book spa services.
What is certain, is that citizens will have to apply for the bonus directly at the accredited spa, which will issue the user with a booking certificate. This is valid for 60 days from its issuance, that is, the citizen to be entitled to the bonus must use the services booked within that period. It will then be the spa that has provided the service to request Invitalia, through a special computer platform, the reimbursement of the voucher used by the citizen.
Bonus Terme 2021: watch out for the click day
To be able to request the bonus must wait for the notice of opening of reservations, which will be published on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development and Invitalia. The opening to bookings should arrive in mid-October and it is already a click day, since the bonus will be granted until the available funds are exhausted.
Considering that the State has allocated 53 million euros for vouchers of maximum 200 euros, it is estimated that the bonuses granted will be only about 265 thousand. The number of users who want to access the bonus could be many more than the number of vouchers available and it is feared the assault on the site on the opening day of reservations, with all the disruptions due to the very high traffic of users who will connect simultaneously to the website.