Bituach Leumi

The National Insurance Institute is issuing the annual heating grant for senior citizens in October 2026, set at 664 NIS per family. The automatic payment helps cover winter electricity and heating expenses for eligible retirees.

IDF demobilization brings freedom but also hidden financial obligations. Discharged soldiers must actively manage National Insurance, pension savings, tax credits, and health fund memberships to avoid unexpected debts.

National Insurance provides unemployment benefits up to 13,769 NIS per month based on age and previous salary. Learn the eligibility rules, payment tiers, and duration.

The National Insurance Institute of Israel has published the payment schedules and reporting deadlines for October 2026, returning to regular dates after a holiday-heavy September.

Bituach Leumi details eligibility criteria and payment tiers for Israel's special services allowance, scaling up to 9,126 NIS monthly starting January 2026.

National Insurance Institute official Yrona Shalom discussed the rising deficit, surging compensation payments reaching 3.5 billion NIS, and lifetime stipends for terror victims and hostage survivors.

The National Insurance Institute resumes full branch operations and standard payment schedules across Israel following the conclusion of the Sukkot holiday period.

The National Insurance Institute has detailed the conditions, medical criteria, and payment tiers for the disabled child allowance, offering financial support ranging from 1,943 NIS to 9,126 NIS per month for families.

Israel's National Insurance requires monthly payments from all residents aged 18 to retirement, even without income. Accumulating over 12 months of debt significantly cuts future welfare benefits.

October 7 victims face a looming deadline to claim disability pensions from their pension funds, with experts urging immediate action and state intervention to extend the cutoff.

A Bituach Leumi branch in Beersheba issued contradictory rulings for a worker, rating his accident headaches at 0% for work injury while a parallel committee granted 15% disability.

The National Insurance Institute of Israel has published the updated benefit payment and reporting schedules for October 2026, returning to regular distribution dates after the holiday-heavy month of September.

A Netanya resident injured in a 2023 work accident secured a 14.27% permanent disability rating and 124,000 NIS after a protracted legal battle against the National Insurance Institute.

The National Insurance Institute announced refunds for individuals who paid 25 shekels for personal file copies at Jerusalem branches between December 2020 and March 2026, following a class action settlement.

Adv. Ilanit Gadker Aharoni discusses the challenges fibromyalgia patients face in Israel when seeking recognition and disability benefits from the National Insurance Institute.

Three years after October 7, the strict deadline for victims to claim disability pensions from private funds is about to expire, highlighting a major information gap.

The National Insurance Institute is expanding digital and advisory services for senior citizens, utilizing 4,500 volunteers and a dedicated hotline to ensure full rights realization.

The National Insurance Institute outlines crucial conditions, payment structures, and calculation methods for unemployment benefits in Israel, detailing eligibility, required documents, and daily rates.

Months after discharge, tens of thousands of Israeli reservists face unexpected debts up to 30,000 NIS due to Bituach Leumi payment errors, sparking widespread outrage and financial distress.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court recognized Karin Giz as the common-law spouse of Shachar Ben Naim, killed at the Nova festival, overturning a Bituach Leumi decision. The court ruled that despite turbulence and a temporary crisis, they met the legal criteria.

A labor court ruled that a hospital worker's PTSD and hearing loss from an Ashkelon rocket attack days after October 7 are work injuries, recognizing a continuous chain of events.

Israel's National Insurance Institute offers maternity grants ranging from 2,103 NIS for a first child to 15,771 NIS for triplets. The automatic payments assist families with immediate newborn expenses, covering home births, adoptions, and surrogacy.

Bituach Leumi will advance September 2026 benefit payments due to the High Holidays. Unemployment benefits will be paid on September 8, long-term benefits on September 22, and child allowances on September 20. The average benefit is now 5,280 NIS.

The Ashdod Family Court has awarded a retired Ministry of Education employee 50% ownership of an Ashkelon home registered solely to his former partner of 31 years, citing his nine years of mortgage payments.

Israel's National Insurance Institute has published the distribution dates for September benefits. Unemployment and income support payments will be transferred to eligible citizens on September 8.

Women forced to stop working during pregnancy due to medical risks or working conditions may be entitled to a benefit from the National Insurance Institute. Learn about eligibility criteria, the application process, and how payment amounts are calculated.

Following a two-week hiatus, National Insurance Institute branches will resume in-person public reception nationwide starting tomorrow. Additionally, the institution has announced early benefit payments for September to accommodate the upcoming holidays.

The Tishrei holidays are just around the corner, and the National Insurance Institute is advancing payment dates for hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Here are all the details regarding deposit dates to bank accounts, eligibility, and benefit amounts as of 2026.

The National Insurance Institute announces that long-term allowances, including old-age, disability, and survivor benefits, are being distributed today. Simultaneously, the agency is collaborating with the Ministry of Construction and Housing to notify eligible citizens about rent assistance.

The National Insurance Institute reminds the public that withdrawing funds from the "Savings for Every Child" program does not require using paid services: the application can be submitted directly to the managing body independently and at no extra cost.

The National Insurance Institute is publishing digital brochures that consolidate information on rights, benefits, and perks in one place, with direct links to forms and services on their website. Targeted groups include discharged soldiers, senior citizens, victims of hostilities, and mothers.

This week, the National Insurance Institute will finalize benefit payments for hundreds of thousands of eligible Israelis. Here is the distribution schedule and the latest update on payment amounts.

The National Labor Court ruled that a self-employed worker injured on the job is not covered by the National Insurance Institute if registration was completed after the accident. Despite the worker contacting an accountant, the court held that this did not constitute valid insurance coverage at the time of the injury.

Due to the weekend, the National Insurance Institute is updating on the early payment of a series of benefits and grants for hundreds of thousands of eligible people in Israel. How much money will you receive in your bank account and when exactly?

A Russian word surged by 1,000% to the top of hot searches in Israel, against the backdrop of reports on pension increases in Russia starting in September. However, an examination of the agreement with Israel reveals that one of the prominent benefits — doubling the fixed component for those aged 80 and over — is not paid to pension recipients living in Israel. At the same time, thousands of...

The monthly allowance from the government agency will soon be deposited into the bank accounts of eligible parents, with amounts determined by the child's birth order, alongside the option to increase monthly savings.

The National Insurance Institute has announced a temporary suspension of in-person services nationwide. Here is what you need to know about benefit payments and digital access during this period.

The regular payment date for long-term benefits falls on a Friday this month, sparking rumors about an early deposit. The National Insurance Institute has issued an official clarification regarding the payment schedule.

25.4 billion shekels have already been accumulated in the "Savings for Every Child" program, and the cumulative profit has reached 3.85 billion. However, 37% of parents forgo doubling the monthly deposit, and almost half do not bother to choose an investment track. The most worrying figure: 80% of children who received a default track are the second child or later in the family. And banks? 98,119...

Reporting and insurance premium payment deadlines for the self-employed and employers have been adjusted due to the Sabbath. Most monthly benefits are expected to be deposited into accounts earlier than scheduled.

Mark ben Avraham Nebler and his accomplices, whose identities remain unknown, targeted Russian-speaking seniors by posing as officials to steal large sums of money and jewelry. The vigilance of a victim's family members led to the suspect's arrest.

August has arrived, and the National Insurance Institute has already transferred the first benefits to those eligible. When will the rest of the benefits be distributed, when is the mandatory reporting deadline, and by how much has the average payment increased this year?

The National Insurance Institute announces that unemployment and income support benefits will be distributed on June 12. Who is eligible for these payments, and what are the specific conditions for single parents and students?

The National Insurance Institute has begun distributing grants and benefits. Due to the weekend, the payment schedule for several benefits has been adjusted, and reporting deadlines for employers have been extended. Additionally, the average benefit amount has been updated.

The Regional Labor Court in Be'er Sheva ruled that the National Insurance Institute underpaid a victim of hostile acts for 7 months of loss-of-livelihood benefits. As the institution failed to justify the discrepancy between the actual payments and its official tables, it was ordered to pay the difference of 13,658.72 shekels.

The National Insurance Institute has begun sending letters and SMS messages to selected insured persons to verify eligibility for an education grant. Recipients must fill out a declaration, with the grant amount set at 1,204 shekels per child this year.

Starting August 12, the National Insurance Institute will begin distributing the first benefits of the month. Some recipients will see increased amounts following index updates, and certain payment dates have been adjusted due to the calendar.

A worker and their employer may transfer over a million shekels to the state throughout their career, but the National Insurance Institute distributes old-age pensions amounting to only a few thousand shekels. We explain how this mechanism works and why it is not a personal savings account.

The National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) has announced that unemployment benefits for eligible individuals will be deposited into accounts on August 12.

The Regional Labor Court ruled that an employee of the National Insurance Institute proved the occurrence of a 'special event' at work. The court has ordered the appointment of medical experts to determine if there is a causal link between this incident and the plaintiff's mental impairment and fibromyalgia syndrome.