National Insurance Institute: Child Allowances to be Paid Tomorrow
The National Insurance Institute has announced the date for the transfer of child allowances to over one million eligible families in Israel. The updated payment amounts are provided below.
The National Insurance Institute, which provides assistance to residents to mitigate economic distress, has announced that child allowances will be distributed tomorrow, Thursday. This benefit is provided to families for children under the age of 18 to help cover the costs of raising them.
The allowance is paid monthly, and eligibility is determined by law, generally independent of parental income. The amount varies based on the number of children and the child's birth order. In some instances, the allowance is linked to the 'Savings for Every Child' program, through which the National Insurance Institute deposits an additional monthly sum into each child's account.
As of January 1, 2026, the payment amounts are as follows:
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First child: 173 NIS
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Second child: 219 NIS
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Third child: 219 NIS
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Fourth child: 219 NIS
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Fifth child and onwards: 173 NIS
Who receives the allowance?
The allowance is typically paid to the mother, though it may be paid to the father or another eligible guardian in specific cases. Funds are transferred directly to the designated bank account. According to the latest data from the National Insurance Institute, as of May 1, 2026, there are 1,297,143 families in Israel receiving these benefits.
