Bituach Leumi

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.

Attorney Yair Tribish revealed details of decisions made for his clients regarding the National Insurance Institute, including determinations for receiving monthly allowances based on established eligibility.

A department manager at the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) has successfully argued that a specific incident of workplace humiliation contributed to her mental health decline and fibromyalgia. The court has ordered a medical examination to determine the causal link.

An insured person who received a reduced benefit dragged the institute to the labor court, where it turned out that he was paid thousands of shekels less than the official tables without any explanation for the worrying gap. This is what the court determined, and the great concern of benefit recipients following the exceptional case.

Ahead of the 5787 school year, the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) announced that the education grant will be deposited for eligible families on August 11. This year, the grant is 1,204 NIS per child, and in most cases, it will be paid automatically.

A family physician in southern Israel has been recognized as a victim of a work-related accident after suffering a herniated disc while carrying an unconscious pregnant patient from a car to his clinic. The Labor Court ruled in his favor, citing credible testimony and medical evidence.

The National Insurance Institute has published its updated payment dates for August. Due to the weekend, some benefits will be paid earlier, while the average payment amount has reached 5,280 shekels following indexation.

A young immigrant from Europe, traumatized by the events of October 7, has secured disability recognition and a rehabilitation package. With legal representation, he was assigned a 40% temporary disability rating and a 65% loss of earning capacity, providing him with essential support for recovery.

Advocate Yair Treibish, who specializes in the realization of medical rights, shared on social media a new decision regarding a client, granting him a monthly allowance for an additional period.

Ahead of August, the National Insurance Institute has released updated payment dates. Some allowances will be disbursed early due to the weekend, while the average payment amount has reached 5,280 shekels following indexation.

Thousands of families can mark August 11 on their calendars: the annual payment for the start of the school year will be transferred automatically in two weeks to those eligible. Who will receive the money, how much will be paid per child, and in which cases is it still necessary to submit a claim?

The National Insurance Institute has updated that public reception at the Bnei Brak branch will be suspended until mid-August, with further closures planned across the country later in the month due to the "Bein HaZmanim" period.

Attorney Yair Traibish, specializing in medical rights, shares several recent rulings regarding his clients' cases. From full disability status to the recognition of mental trauma, here are the latest updates on benefit approvals.

To receive recognition from the National Insurance Institute, an employee must prove that an unusual event occurred at the workplace. An attorney explains the recommended course of action.

An appeal by a doctor injured in a car accident on his way to work was rejected after the National Insurance Institute's medical committee refused to rely on imaging interpreted in the territories, determining that on-site clinical findings were normal.

The Labor Court has ruled that a police officer injured while exiting a service vehicle in his home parking lot is entitled to have the incident recognized as a work-related accident. The court determined the return home was necessary to retrieve keys required for his duties.

An Israeli employee earning 15,000 shekels a month may transfer, together with their employer, more than a million shekels to National Insurance and health insurance over 40 years of work. In Israel, payments are lower than in much of Western Europe, but the link between the payment amount and the old-age pension is weaker than in the USA and Germany.

A large-scale enforcement operation by the Israel Police and the National Insurance Institute has uncovered systematic fraud involving false declarations of residency. The move is expected to save the state treasury tens of millions of shekels.

A sharp attack online: an emotional post by an anonymous user sparked a heated discussion after they sharply criticized the attitude of the National Insurance Institute towards patients with fibromyalgia: "Suffering the most".

Following the timely distribution of unemployment and child benefits, the National Insurance Institute is finalizing payments for hundreds of thousands of Israelis. The average benefit amount has reached 5,280 shekels following indexation.

Despite a diagnosis of PTSD and medical evidence, the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) continues to assign only temporary disability status to an October 7 survivor. Attorney Gil Kraus calls this practice outrageous, noting that forcing victims to repeatedly prove their condition only deepens their psychological trauma.

Recipients of long-term benefits will receive their funds on Tuesday, including disability, long-term care, and survivor benefits. Simultaneously, the National Insurance Institute has announced a 100% waiver on interest and linkage for employers settling debts.

The National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) has announced the distribution date for long-term allowances. On July 28, eligible recipients, including pensioners, individuals with disabilities, and those receiving long-term care benefits, will receive their payments.