Disability

The National Insurance Institute announced updated October 2026 payment dates, returning to regular schedules, alongside a 28 million NIS investment in rehabilitation centers for victims of hostilities.

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that UK disability benefits have surged, with 7 million citizens receiving payments amid high costs of living and economic disincentives for work.

A new study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine reveals that "night owls" face a 1.7 times higher risk of early retirement and disability benefits.

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 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.

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.

A security forces member injured during a routine gym workout has been recognized as a work-injury victim, securing millions of shekels in total compensation and a permanent disability pension.

Two court-appointed medical experts revised their disability assessments during a Lod court trial, raising compensation for a young traffic accident victim to 5.2 million shekels.

An Israeli court ordered a client to pay 30,000 shekels in legal fees to a medical rights firm after he secured a 91% disability rating and tax exemption but refused to pay.

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.

A zoo refunded money to attendants of children with disabilities after mistakenly charging them. The commissioner emphasized that personal exemptions remain valid during group visits.

Attorney Sharona Bar-Nboim breaks down Israel's pension fund mechanisms, detailing disability coverage, continuity rules, and how to secure financial rights during illness.

The Regional Labor Court ordered Clal Insurance to pay 50,000 shekels for discriminating against a blind job applicant by refusing to accommodate screen-reader software.

The general disability pension is intended for individuals whose health condition limits their ability to work. The National Insurance Institute explains eligibility criteria, the application process, medical board procedures, and how to combine the pension with employment.

Ayalon was ordered to pay special interest and legal expenses after failing to transfer 20,000 shekels to the plaintiff that it had already acknowledged. Despite its own expert confirming a 10% psychiatric disability following an accident, the company withheld payment. The result: an additional 12,500 shekels in interest.

Ofri Rafael from Moshav Nativ HaAsara studies in a special education class in Ashkelon and is defined as 100% nursing-dependent. According to her parents, although the council knew as early as July that she needed a personal aide, no solution was found by the start of the school year. Her father stated: 'She needs company. She cried when she heard she might not go to school.' The council responded...

If an ordinary passenger discovers that a station elevator is out of order, they can usually find another way. For a passenger in a wheelchair, a broken elevator or a failure in pre-arranged assistance often means the train is inaccessible. The problems continue inside the train, where designated accessible carriages are frequently blocked by bicycles and scooters.

The National Insurance Institute has published guidelines to help citizens better exercise their rights to benefits. In many cases, applicants may be eligible for additional payments, retroactive benefits, or re-examination if their health condition worsens.

About 133,000 temporary permits expiring in 2026-2027 will not be renewed automatically, and a gradual cancellation of permanent permits is also expected. Patients and rights organizations warn: relying on benefits and functional tests could harm those who have difficulty walking but are not eligible for benefits.

Ariela was born with a disability and has used crutches for as long as she can remember. Although she knows no other reality, she only truly fell in love with herself and felt desirable and sexy on the day she visited London and tried on a corset for the first time in her life. This item of clothing showed her that she could build a different relationship with her body, a relationship where...

4 years after the severe car accident, actor Niro Levy talks about the rehabilitation that has not yet ended, the limitations he deals with, and the period when, according to him, he was paralyzed again. Alongside his career and return to the stage, he also reveals what is happening between him and his ex-girlfriend who is 30 years his junior.

The international sports brand is breaking the traditional model and launching a special service that allows purchasing a single shoe, a move that could completely change the entire footwear industry.

The Equal Rights Commission for Persons with Disabilities at the Ministry of Justice has published data on the compliance of major public bodies and large government-owned companies with the adequate representation target — and the continuous increase is clear.

Full tuition funding, a monthly stipend, and tax discounts: a 21-year-old woman who began a process to claim rights following her military service has received significant news. All the details.

A young man who claimed functional disability after a car accident was filmed by the insurance company "Phoenix" performing strenuous physical tasks. However, the judge ruled that the footage does not rule out potential future loss of earning capacity.

The National Insurance Institute is highlighting its "First Class" service for hospital patients, which allows for eligibility checks and benefit claim submissions during hospitalization with the help of a social worker.

The National Insurance Institute announces that victims of hostile acts and patients with certain medical conditions are eligible for funding for hotel stays, health spa treatments, and personal accompaniment if required.

The discussion was scheduled after the organization sent an official letter to the Knesset demanding an urgent debate, creating a consensus between coalition and opposition members. According to the organization, IDF veterans are forced to deal with lengthy procedures, repeated boards, and uncertainty regarding their status and rights.

An 18-year-old woman who was injured at work just before being drafted into the army was left with a finger injury. Even though the employer disappeared and went bankrupt, the medical board determined she had a 24% permanent disability, which will entitle her to a monthly pension for the rest of her life.

You don't have to choose between health and contribution. Because ultimately, loss of work capacity is not a loss of value. And a person who is unable to work full-time is not necessarily a person who is unable to contribute.

A Unit 8200 soldier has successfully had her Graves' disease recognized as a service-related disability. The court ruled that the extreme stress and operational pressure of her role acted as a catalyst for the autoimmune condition.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The judges upheld the Attorney General's position, ruling that the Palestinian Authority cannot present evidence to contradict disability determinations made by the National Insurance Institute or the courts. This decision rejects the Palestinian Authority's appeals regarding punitive damages claims filed by terror victims and their families.