WELFARE ITALIA FORUM 2018: the expectations of Italians and future strategies
The ninth edition of the Unipol Group initiative, Welfare Italia Forum 2018 was held in Rome today as part of the “Welfare, Italy. Workshop for the new social policies” programme. The event gives decision makers and stakeholders in the healthcare, social-welfare and social security industries the opportunity to meet and encourage development of the white economy, an area that can actively contribute towards the country’s growth in terms of the economy and employment.
• Ipsos research presented: almost 2 out of 3 Italians have a negative opinion of social welfare services, but there are more positive opinions on healthcare than negative
• 46% are worried about getting sick in the future, 36% worry about inadequate pensions
• 54% wish to keep free or low-cost social welfare services for poor people only
• Only 22% of Italians have health insurance (and 61% do not intend to take out health insurance) while 30% make voluntary contributions towards their pension plans
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