National Insurance
This category should begin with a fuller overview of National Insurance in Israel rather than a short label and a grid of links.
Contributions
National Insurance (Bituach Leumi) contributions are mandatory payments that fund Israel's social safety net. Learn about the contribution rates for employees, self-employed, and non-working individuals, income thresholds, reduced rates for lower earners, and how contributions are calculated and collected.
5 articlesOld Age Pension
Israel's old-age pension (קצבת זקנה) provides a monthly allowance to residents who reach retirement age. Find out who is eligible, the current monthly amounts, income supplements for those without other income, how to apply, and important changes to the retirement age schedule.
5 articlesDisability
Israelis who cannot work due to a medical disability may be entitled to a disability pension from Bituach Leumi. Learn about eligibility criteria, the medical evaluation process, monthly benefit amounts, work-income exemptions that let you earn while receiving benefits, and how to appeal a denied claim.
5 articlesWork Injury
If you are injured at work or develop an occupational illness, Bituach Leumi provides benefits including medical treatment, lost-wage compensation, and disability benefits. Understand what counts as a work injury, how to file a claim, the compensation calculation, and your employer's obligations.
5 articlesMaternity
Working mothers in Israel are entitled to maternity leave pay (דמי לידה) from Bituach Leumi. Learn about the eligibility requirements, the length of paid maternity leave, how the benefit is calculated based on your salary, paternity leave options for fathers, and how to submit your claim.
5 articlesUnemployment
If you lose your job in Israel, you may qualify for unemployment benefits (דמי אבטלה) from Bituach Leumi. Understand the qualifying conditions — including minimum employment period and age requirements — benefit amounts and duration, your obligations while receiving benefits, and how to register at the Employment Service.
5 articlesSurvivors
When an insured person passes away, their surviving spouse and children may be entitled to survivors' benefits (קצבת שאירים) from Bituach Leumi. Learn about eligibility, monthly allowance amounts, special grants, benefits for orphans, and how to file a survivors' claim.
5 articlesChild Allowance
Every family in Israel with children receives a monthly children's allowance (קצבת ילדים) from Bituach Leumi, regardless of income. Find out the current monthly amounts per child, how payments increase with additional children, the savings plan option for children's future, and how the allowance is paid.
5 articlesLong-term Care
Elderly Israelis who need help with daily activities may qualify for long-term care benefits (גמלת סיעוד) from Bituach Leumi. This section covers eligibility criteria, the dependency assessment process, the types of assistance provided (in-home care, adult day centers), and how to apply for benefits.
5 articlesReserve Service
Israelis called up for military reserve service (מילואים) receive compensation through Bituach Leumi. Understand how reserve duty pay is calculated for employees and self-employed individuals, how to claim compensation, special provisions for extended service, and the tax treatment of reserve pay.
5 articlesAlimony
When a court orders alimony but the paying spouse fails to comply, Bituach Leumi can step in and pay the owed amounts directly to the recipient. Learn about eligibility for this alimony guarantee program, how payments are calculated, what Bituach Leumi can collect from the delinquent spouse, and how to apply.
5 articlesAdditional Benefits
Beyond the major benefit categories, Bituach Leumi provides several additional programs — including mobility allowances for disabled individuals, guaranteed minimum income (הבטחת הכנסה), benefits for victims of hostile actions, and special grants for various life events. Explore what additional support may be available to you.
5 articlesNI Administration
This section covers the administrative side of dealing with Bituach Leumi — including how to access your personal account online, update your details, understand payment schedules, request payment histories, handle overpayment notices, and contact local branch offices for in-person assistance.
5 articlesSpecial Populations
Different population groups have unique National Insurance rights and obligations. This section addresses how Bituach Leumi rules apply specifically to new immigrants, Arab citizens, ultra-Orthodox communities, foreign workers, students, kibbutz members, and Israeli citizens living abroad.
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