If you're planning to live or work in Italy long-term, social security isn’t something you can afford to ignore — even if you'd rather focus on sipping cappuccinos and practicing your Italian.Whether you’re an employee, a freelancer, or running your own business, you’ll likely be required to contribute to Italy’s social security system, or to America's. But what exactly does that mean? And how does it affect you as an expat?Let’s break it down.What Is INPS?In Italy, social securit...