INAIL letter explained in English
Work accident insurance. Insures workers against accidents at work and work-related illness. It pays you if you are hurt at work.
Letters you may get
- Riconoscimento dell’infortunio — they accept your work accident
- Convocazione a visita medica — a medical check with their doctor
- Rigetto — they don’t accept the accident or illness
What to do
- Tell your employer about a work accident right away, and see a doctor the same day.
- A patronato can help you with INAIL claims for free.
- Find the deadline. Look for “termine”, “entro il”, “scadenza”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“ricorso”, “opposizione”, “istanza di autotutela”, “reclamo”). See the template.
Words you may see
- Patronato
- Free help centre for pensions, benefits and work accidents. Many also help with residence permit forms.
Questions
What is the INAIL?
Work accident insurance. Insures workers against accidents at work and work-related illness. It pays you if you are hurt at work.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the INAIL?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “termine”, “entro il”, “scadenza” — they mark the deadline. In Italy, deadlines usually run from the day the letter counts as delivered (notifica). For registered mail, that is the day you sign for it — or, if you don’t collect it, a set time after the post office leaves a notice. Our estimate adds 3 days to the date on the letter, so check the real date. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“ricorso”, “opposizione”, “istanza di autotutela”, “reclamo”).
Can I read a INAIL letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Italian. Your letter never leaves your device.
Other offices in Italy
Agenzia delle Entrate · Agenzia delle entrate-Riscossione · Concessionario della riscossione · INPS · Comune · Polizia Locale / Municipale · Questura (Ufficio Immigrazione) · Prefettura – Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione